Self-Similar Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation for Non-Maxwell Molecules

We show that the method previously used by the authors to obtain self-similar, eternal solutions of the space-homogeneous Boltzmann equation for Maxwell molecules yields different results when extended to other power-law potentials (including hard spheres). In particular, self-similar solutions cease to exist for a positive time for hard potentials. In the case of soft potentials, the solutions exist for all potive times, but are not eternal.     

Self-Similar Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation and Their Applications

We consider a class of solutions of the Boltzmann equation with infinite energy. Using the Fourier-transformed Boltzmann equation, we prove the existence of a wide class of solutions of this kind. They fall into subclasses, labelled by a parameter a, and are shown to be asymptotic (in a very precise sense) to the self-similar one with the same value of a (and the same mass). Specializing to the case of a Maxwell-isotropic cross section, we give evidence to the effect that the only self-similar closed form solutions are the BKW mode and the two solutions recently found by the authors. All the self-similar solutions discussed in this paper are eternal, i.e., they exist for –<t<, which shows that a recent conjecture cannot be extended to solutions with infinite energy. Eternal solutions with finite moments of all orders, and different from a Maxwellian, are also studied. It is shown that these solutions cannot be positive. Moreover all such solutions (partly negative) must be asymptotically (for large negative times) close to the exact eternal solution of BKW type.     

Estimating the Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation

We discuss some possible estimates of the solutions of the Boltzmann equation, which might permit a progress in the theory of existence of weak solutions.     

Proof of an Asymptotic Property of Self-Similar Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation for Granular Materials

We consider a question related to the kinetic theory of granular materials. The model of hard spheres with inelastic collisions is replaced by a Maxwell model, characterized by a collision frequency independent of the relative speed of colliding particles. Our main result is that, in the space-homogeneous case, a self-similar asymptotics holds, as conjectured by Ernst–Brito. The proof holds for any initial distribution function with a finite moment of some order greater than two.     

Global Weak Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation

A new definition of the concept of weak solution of the nonlinear Boltzmann equation is introduced. It is proved that, without any truncation on the collision kernel, the Boltzmann equation in the one-dimensional case has a global weak solution in this sense. Global conservation of energy follows.     

Boltzmann Equations For Mixtures of Maxwell Gases: Exact Solutions and Power Like Tails

We consider the Boltzmann equations for mixtures of Maxwell gases. It is shown that in certain limiting case the equations admit self-similar solutions that can be constructed in explicit form. More precisely, the solutions have simple explicit integral representations. The most interesting solutions have finite energy and power like tails. This shows that power like tails can appear not just for granular particles (Maxwell models are far from reality in this case), but also in the system of particles interacting in accordance with laws of classical mechanics. In addition, non-existence of positive self-similar solutions with finite moments of any order is proven for a wide class of Maxwell models.     

Weak Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation Without Angle Cutoff

The definition of the concept of weak solution of the nonlinear Boltzmann equation, recently introduced by the author, is used to prove that, without any cutoff in the collision kernel, the Boltzmann equation for Maxwell molecules in the one-dimensional case has a global weak solution in this sense. Global conservation of energy follows.     

Self-Similar Asymptotics for the Boltzmann Equation with Inelastic and Elastic Interactions

We consider some questions related to the self-similar asymptotics in the kinetic theory of both elastic and inelastic particles. In the second case we have in mind granular materials, when the model of hard spheres with inelastic collisions is replaced by a Maxwell model, characterized by a collision frequency independent of the relative speed of the colliding particles. We first discuss how to define the n-dimensional (n = 1,2,...) inelastic Maxwell model and its connection with the more basic Boltzmann equation for inelastic hard spheres. Then we consider both elastic and inelastic Maxwell models from a unified viewpoint. We prove the existence of (positive in the inelastic case) self-similar solutions with finite energy and investigate their role in large time asymptotics. It is proved that a recent conjecture by Ernst and Brito devoted to high energy tails for inelastic Maxwell particles is true for a certain class of initial data which includes Maxwellians. We also prove that the self-similar asymptotics for high energies is typical for some classes of solutions of the classical (elastic) Boltzmann equation for Maxwell molecules. New classes of (not necessarily positive) finite-energy eternal solutions of this equation are also studied.     

Solutions to the Boltzmann Equation in the Boussinesq Regime

We consider a gas in a horizontal slab in which the top and bottom walls are kept at different temperatures. The system is described by the Boltzmann equation (BE) with Maxwellian boundary conditions specifying the wall temperatures. We study the behavior of the system when the Knudsen number is small and the temperature difference between the walls as well as the velocity field is of order , while the gravitational force is of order ². We prove that there exists a solution to the BE for which is near a global Maxwellian, and whose moments are close, up to order ², to the density, velocity and temperature obtained from the smooth solution of the Oberbeck–Boussinesq equations assumed to exist for .     

New Exact Travelling Wave Solutions for Zakharov-Kuznetsov Equation

In this paper, the nonlinear dispersive Zakharov- Kuznetsov equation is solved by using the generalized auxiliary equation method. As a result, new solitary pattern, solitary wave and singular solitary wave solutions are found.     

Exact Periodic-Wave Solutions to Nizhnik-Novikov-Veselov Equation

Exact periodic-wave solutions to the generalized Nizhnik-Novikov-Veselov (NNV) equation are obtained by using the extended Jacobi elliptic-function method, and in the limit case, the solitary wave solution to NNV equation are also obtained.     

An Exact Solution to the Two-Particle Boltzmann Equation System for Maxwell Gases

An exact solution to the two-particle Boltzmann equation system for Maxwell gases is obtained with use of Bobylev approach.The relationship between the exact solution and the self-similar solution of the boltzmann equation is also given.     

An Example of Nonuniqueness for Solutions to the Homogeneous Boltzmann Equation

The paper deals with the spatially homogeneous Boltzmann equation for hard potentials. An example is given which shows that, even though it is known that there is only one solution that conserves energy, there may be other solutions for which the energy is increasing; uniqueness holds if and only if energy is assumed to be conserved.     

Iterative solution of the Boltzmann equation

We define an iterative scheme to solve the nonlinear Boltzmann equation. Conservation rules are maintained at each iterative step. We apply this method to a spatially uniform and isotropic velocity distribution function on the Maxwell and very-hard-particle models. A particular example is evaluated and results are compared with the exact solution. It shows to be a very fast convergent approach.     

Some Solutions of the Boltzmann Equation Without Angular Cutoff

We show the existence of local or global in time solutions for the non-homogeneous Boltzmann equation. This is done under the assumptions that initial data are smaller than a suitable Maxwellian and that collisional cross-sections do not satisfy Grad's angular cutoff. Partial regularity in space-velocity of the solutions constructed herein is also proved.     

Symmetries and Exact Solutions of the Breaking Soliton Equation

With the aid of the classical Lie group method and nonclassical Lie group method, we derive the classical Lie point symmetry and the nonclassical Lie point symmetry of (2+1)-dimensional breaking soliton (BS) equation. Using the symmetries, we find six classical similarity reductions and two nonclassical similarity reductions of the BS equation. Varieties of exact solutions of the BS equation are obtained by solving the reduced equations.     

Some New Exact Traveling Wave Solutions of Double-sine-Gordon Equation

The double-sine-Gordon equation is studied by means of the so-called mapping method. Some new exact solutions are determined.     

Exact solutions to the time-dependent Lorentz gas Boltzmann Equation: The approach to hydrodynamics

New exact solutions to the time-dependent Lorentz gas Boltzmann equation are presented for two classes of nonequilibrium initial value problems: thedecay of localized disturbances and theresponse to applied electric fields. These exact results are used to gain some insight into the crossover of the nonequilibrium state from the early-timekinetic regime to the late-timehydrodynamic regime.