Kinetic Theory

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Kinetic Theory
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Particle Distribution Function
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Density Function ns
Number density, mass density, charge density
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The Boltzmann Equation time variation of a
distribution function
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Total Derivative in Phase Space
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Examples of Distribution Functions
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Maxwellian Distribution Functions
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One-dimensional Maxwellian, contd
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Thermal speed
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Equilibrium Distribution
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Velocity Moments
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Bulk flow velocity
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Pressure tensor
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Scalar pressure
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Heat Flux
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Continuity equation 0th moment of B-equation
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Momentum Equation 1st moment of B-equation
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The momentum equation
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Pressure Gradient Force
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Pressure as Thermal Energy Density
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Charge and Current Densities