{"product_id":"the-mathematical-theory-of-non-uniform-gases-an-account-of-the-kinetic-theory-of-viscosity-thermal-conduction-and-diffusion-in-gases-paperback","title":"The Mathematical Theory of Non-Uniform Gases: An Account of the Kinetic Theory of Viscosity, Thermal Conduction and Diffusion in Gases - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSydney Chapman\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eT. G. Cowling\u003c\/b\u003e (Joint Author), \u003cb\u003eT. G. Cowling\u003c\/b\u003e (Preface by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic book, now reissued in paperback, presents a detailed account of the mathematical theory of viscosity, thermal conduction and diffusion in non-uniform gases based on the solution of the Maxwell -- Boltzmann equations. The theory of Chapman and Enskog, describing work on dense gases, quantum theory of collisions and the theory of conduction and diffusion in ionized gases in the presence of electric and magnetic fields, is extended in the later chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition was first published in 1970 and included revisions to take account of extensions of the theory to fresh molecular models and of new methods used in discussing dense gases and plasmas. This reissue will therefore be of value to mathematicians, theoretical physicists and chemical engineers interested in gas-theory and its applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCambridge Mathematical Library\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCambridge University Press has a long and honourable history of publishing in mathematics and counts many classics of the mathematical literature within its list. Some of these titles have been out of print for many years now and yet the methods which they espouse are still of considerable relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cambridge Mathematical Library will provide an inexpensive edition of these titles in a durable paperback format and at a price which will make the books attractive to individuals wishing to add them to their personal libraries. It is intended that certain volumes in the series will have forewords, written by leading experts in the subject, which will place the title in its historical and mathematical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis classic book, now reissued in paperback, presents a detailed account of the mathematical theory of viscosity, thermal conduction and diffusion in non-uniform gases based on the solution of the Maxwell -- Boltzmann equations. The theory of Chapman and Enskog, describing work on dense gases, quantum theory of collisions and the theory of conduction and diffusion in ionized gases in the presence of electric and magnetic fields, is extended in the later chapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition was first published in 1970 and included revisions to take account of extensions of the theory to fresh molecular models and of new methods used in discussing dense gases and plasmas. This reissue will therefore be of value to mathematicians, theoretical physicists and chemical engineers interested in gas-theory and its applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCambridge Mathematical Library\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCambridge University Press has a long and honourable history of publishing in mathematics and counts many classics of the mathematical literature within its list. Some of these titles have been out of print for many years now and yet the methods which they espouse are still of considerable relevance today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Cambridge Mathematical Library will provide an inexpensive edition of these titles in a durable paperback format and at a price which will make the books attractive to individuals wishing to add them to their personal libraries. It is intended that certain volumes in the series will have forewords, written by leading experts in the subject, which will place the title in its historical and mathematical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 448\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.09 x 9.08 x 6.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 19, 1991\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751713472800,"sku":"9780521408448","price":182.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/501defd2bc25d089dd5a037606054f0e.webp?v=1779978427","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-mathematical-theory-of-non-uniform-gases-an-account-of-the-kinetic-theory-of-viscosity-thermal-conduction-and-diffusion-in-gases-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}