The concept of irreversibility in the kinetic theory of gases

作者: Reinhard Illner , Helmut Neunzert

DOI: 10.1080/00411458708204298

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摘要: Abstract We present here a discussion of the concepts “reversibility” and “irreversibility” an evolution. In section 1, several reversibility notion H-functional are introduced, relations between H-functionals discussed from theoretical and, by means examples, applied point view. 2, we focus on Boltzmann equation. After reviewing validity result Lanford, suggest explanation why irreversibility equation doesn't contradict its validity. This involves weak lower semi-continuity Boltzmann's H-functional.

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