Kinetic Theory and Fluid Dynamics

Mehr zum Buch

The monograph explores the relationship between kinetic theory and fluid dynamics, focusing on the behavior of gases in a steady state within a general domain. It examines the asymptotic behavior of gases for small Knudsen numbers, presenting fluid-dynamic equations and boundary conditions, along with Knudsen-layer corrections. The text highlights how classical gas dynamics is insufficient for describing gas behavior in the continuum limit and discusses unique phenomena in rarefied gases, emphasizing the connections between temperature fields and gas flow.