A construction of the general relativistic Boltzmann equation
Our work depends essentially on the notion of a one-particle seven-dimensional state-space. In constructing a general relativistic theory we assume that all measurable quantities arise from invariant differential forms. In this paper, we study only the case when instantaneous, binary, elastic collis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1984-01-01
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Series: | International Journal of Mathematics and Mathematical Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S0161171284000636 |
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Summary: | Our work depends essentially on the notion of a one-particle seven-dimensional state-space. In constructing a general relativistic theory we assume that all measurable quantities arise from invariant differential forms. In this paper, we study only the case when instantaneous, binary, elastic collisions occur between the particles of the gas. With a simple model for colliding particles and their collisions, we derive the kinetic equation, which gives the change of the distribution function along flows in state-space. |
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ISSN: | 0161-1712 1687-0425 |