{"product_id":"9781441930521","title":"Graduate Texts in Contemporary Physics: Classical, Quantum, and Relativistic Descriptions","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGraduate Texts in Contemporary Physics: Classical, Quantum, and Relativistic Descriptions\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eLiboff, R.L.\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKinetic Theory: Classical, Quantum, and Relativistic Descriptions\u003c\/strong\u003e goes beyond the scope of other works in the field with its thorough treatment of applications in a wide variety of disciplines. Its clear exposition and emphasis on concrete examples will make it not only an excellent graduate text but also a valuable resource for researchers in such disciplines as aerospace, mechanical, and chemical engineering; astrophysics, solid state and laser physics and devices, plasma physics, and controlled and thermonuclear fusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the topics covered are: \u003cbr\u003e- The Liouville equation and analyses of the Liouville equation, including two independent derivations\u003cbr\u003e- The Boltzmann equation and Boltzmann's H-theorem\u003cbr\u003e- Analysis of the linearized collision operator\u003cbr\u003e- Fluid dynamics and irreversibility\u003cbr\u003e- Assorted kinetic equations with applications to plasmas and neutral fluids\u003cbr\u003e- Elements of quantum kinetic theory, including the Green's-function formalism and the Wigner-Moyal equation\u003cbr\u003e- Relativistic kinetic theory and Lorentz invariants\u003cbr\u003e- Kinetic properties of metals and amorphous media\u003cbr\u003e- Monte-Carlo analysis in kinetic theory\u003cbr\u003e- Kinetic study of shock waves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis third revised edition features a new section on constants of motion and symmetry and a new appendix on the Lorentz-Legendre expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Springer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2011-12-14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9781441930521\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/b97467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 572\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47378672582796,"sku":"9781441930521","price":80.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781441930521.jpg?v=1775711164","url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781441930521","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}