Modul

Mathematical Topics in Kinetic Theory [M-MATH-104059]

Credits

Recurrence

Unregelmäßig

Duration

1 Semester

Language

Level

Version

Responsible

Prof. Dr. Dirk Hundertmark

Organisation

KIT-Fakultät für Mathematik

Part of

Economathematics (M.Sc.)

Bricks

Identifier	Name	LP
T-MATH-108403	Mathematical Topics in Kinetic Theory	4

Competence Goal

The students are familiar with the basic questions in kinetic theory and methodical approaches to their solutions. With the acquired knowledge they are able to understand the required analytical methods and are able to apply them to the basic equations in kinetic theory.

Prerequisites

None

Content

Boltzmann equation: Cauchy problem and properties of solutions
entropy and H theorem
equilibrium and convergence to equilibrium
other models of kinetic theory