Modeling in Applied Sciences

A Kinetic Theory Approach
2000
ISBN: 978-0-8176-4102-3
Verlag: Birkhäuser Boston

Buch, Englisch, 420 Seiten, HC runder Rücken kaschiert, Format (B × H): 160 mm x 241 mm, Gewicht: 1750 g

Reihe: Modeling and Simulation in Science, Engineering and Technology

Modeling complex biological, chemical, and physical systems, in the context of spatially heterogeneous mediums, is a challenging task for scientists and engineers using traditional methods of analysis.



Modeling in Applied Sciences is a comprehensive survey of modeling large systems using kinetic equations, and in particular the Boltzmann equation and its generalizations. An interdisciplinary group of leading authorities carefully develop the foundations of kinetic models and discuss the connections and interactions between model theories, qualitative and computational analysis and real-world applications. This book provides a thoroughly accessible and lucid overview of the different aspects, models, computations, and methodology for the kinetic-theory modeling process.



Topics and Features:



* Integrated modeling perspective utilized in all chapters



* Fluid dynamics of reacting gases



* Self-contained introduction to kinetic models



* Becker–Doring equations



* Nonlinear kinetic models with chemical reactions



* Kinetic traffic-flow models



* Models of granular media



* Large communication networks



* Thorough discussion of numerical simulations of Boltzmann equation



This new book is an essential resource for all scientists and engineers who use large-scale computations for studying the dynamics of complex systems of fluids and particles. Professionals, researchers, and postgraduates will find the book a modern and authoritative guide to the topic.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Pulvirenti, Mario

Bellomo, Nicola

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Angewandte Biologie Biomathematik
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Strömungslehre
• Mathematik | Informatik Mathematik Numerik und Wissenschaftliches Rechnen Numerische Mathematik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Modellierung & Simulation
• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Technische Mechanik | Werkstoffkunde Statik, Dynamik, Kinetik, Kinematik
• Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften Interdisziplinär Naturwissenschaften, Technik, Medizin
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Klassische Mechanik, Newtonsche Mechanik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Mechanik Kontinuumsmechanik, Strömungslehre

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Generalized Kinetic Models in Applied Sciences.- 2. Rapid Granular Flows: Kinetics and Hydrodynamics.- 3. Collective Behavior of One-Dimensional Granular Media.- 4. Notes on Mathematical Problems on the Dynamics of Dispersed Particles Interacting through a Fluid.- 5. The Becker—Döring Equations.- 6. Nonlinear Kinetic Models with Chemical Reactions.- 7. Development of Boltzmann Models in Mathematical Biology.- 8. Kinetic Traffic Flow Models.- 9. Kinetic Limits for Large Communication Networks.- 10. Numerical Simulation of the Boltzmann Equation by Particle Methods.- 10.5 References.