A global existence theorem for the nonlinear BGK equation

A global existence theorem with large initial data inL ¹ is given for the nonlinear BGK equation. The method, which is based on the recent averaging lemma of Golseet al., utilizes a weak compactness argument inL ¹.     

Small data existence for the Enskog equation inL 1

An existence theorem for the Enskog equation with small initial data is proved in anL ¹ setting. This type of result is not available for the Boltzmann equation.     

Global existence inL 1 for the generalized Enskog equation

Various existence theorems are given for the generalized Enskog equation inR ³ and in a bounded spatial domain with periodic boundary conditions. A very general form of the geometric factorY is allowed, including an explicit space, velocity, and time dependence. The method is based on the existence of a Liapunov functional, an analog of theH-function in the Boltzmann equation, and utilizes a weak compactness argument inL ¹.     

Comment on symmetry properties of the linear Enskog kinetic operators

The one-particle average consistent with the structure of the revised Enskog theory is introduced. Symmetry properties of the linear kinetic operators reflecting those of theN-particle pseudo-Liouville operators are derived, implying a recently proved symmetry of kinetic expressions for equilibrium time correlation functions.     

LocalH-theorem for the revised Enskog equation

A simple derivation of the local H-theorem for the revised Enskog equation is presented.On leave of absence from the Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Warsaw, 00-681 Warsaw, Poland.     

Global existence in L1 for the Enskog equation and convergence of the solutions to solutions of the Boltzmann equation

For the Enskog equation in a box an existence theorem is proved for initial data with finite mass, energy, and entropy. Then, by letting the diameter of the molecules go to zero, the weak convergence of solutions of the Enskog equation to solutions of the Boltzmann equation is proved.     

Global solutions of the Boltzmann equation on a lattice

The nonlinear Boltzmann equation with a discretized spatial variable is studied in a Banach space of absolutely integrable functions of the velocity variables. Conservation laws and positivity are utilized to extend weak local solutions to a global solution. This is shown to be a strong solution by analytic semigroup techniques.Supported by National Science Foundation Grant ENG-7515882.     

The inverse conjecture for the revised Enskog equation

It is shown that the pair correlation function (which is by definition the high-density factor in the revised Enskog theory) is not always a well-defined functional of the local density. Moreover, for a finite system with periodic boundary conditions and in the space homogeneous case, this function, computed at the contact value, is bounded at the maximum allowed density (i.e., a densityn _max such that, in one dimension, 1/a–1/Ln _max<1/a; equality sign, which corresponds to the usual close-packing density for whichL/a is an integer, being included as a particular case). At least for the one-dimensional gas model this finite value is shown to approach infinity in the thermodynamic and in the hydrodynamic limits. A new form for the revised Enskog equation, which does not depend on the inverse conjecture, is finally given.     

Transport Coefficients in Some Stochastic Models of the Revised Enskog Equation

A stochastic model of the revised Enskog equation is considered. A choice of the smearing function suggested by the work of Leegwater is used to apply the model to the repulsive part of the Lennard-Jones potential and the inverse-power soft-sphere potential. The virial coefficients obtained from the equilibrium properties of the models are in excellent agreement with the known exact coefficients for these models. The transport coefficients for the repulsive Lennard-Jones (RLP) model are also computed and appear to be of comparable accuracy to the Enskog-theory coefficients applied directly to a hard-sphere system, although exact results for the RLP with which to make an extensive comparison are not yet available. The pressure and the transport coefficients obtained from the model (shear viscosity, thermal conductivity, and self-diffusion) are compared with the pressure and the corresponding transport coefficients predicted by the Enskog and square-well kinetic theories.     

H-theorem for the (modified) nonlinear Enskog equation

We construct anH-function suitable for a system of dense hard spheres satisfying the (modified) nonlinear Enskog equation and we show that _t H 0. The equality sign holds only when the system has reached absolute equilibrium, in which caseS=– k_B H becomes the exact equilibrium entropy of the hard-sphere fluid.     

弹性矩形板方程在非线性边界条件下整体解的存在唯一性

考虑了在非线性边界条件下的弹性矩形板方程.利用Galerkin方法,首先证明了该方程在非线性边界(a)及初值w⁰∈W,w¹∈W的条件下初边值问题存在唯一整体弱解w(t).其次证明了该方程在非线性边界(b)及初值w⁰∈W₁,w¹∈W₁的条件 关键词： 弹性矩形板方程 非线性边界条件 初边值问题 整体解     

Global existence of solutions for a model Boltzmann equation

A model recently introduced by Ianiro and Lebowitz is shown to have a global solution for initial data having a finiteH-functional and belonging toL ¹ (L _x ). Methods previously introduced by Tartar to deal with discrete velocity models are used.     

Light scattering in monatomic dense gases from a kinetic model of the Enskog equation

The light scattering spectra of dense monatomic gases are determined from a kinetic model of the Enskog equation in which the reference distribution function is a function of the gradients of velocity and temperature. A good agreement between the theoretical and experimental light scattering spectra is found for values of the pressure going from 0.022 to 10 atm, which correspond to the free molecular and hydrodynamic regimes, respectively.     

On a one-dimensional model for the three-dimensional vorticity equation

The one-dimensional model for the three-dimensional vorticity equation proposed by Constantin, Lax, and Majda is discussed. Some unsatisfactory points are examined, especially when the viscosity is introduced. A different model is suggested, which, while less solvable than the previous one, can be more strictly connected with the three-dimensional vorticity behavior. The study is of interest for the numerical treatment of the three-dimensional vorticity equation.     

Enskog kinetic equation modified for a dense soft-sphere gas

The Enskog kinetic equation is modified for dense soft-sphere gases and gas mixtures when the diameter of the particles depends on their relative velocity. Analytical expressions for the transport coefficient of a monoatomic dense gas are derived, and he viscosity coefficient is calculated based on smoothed experimental data.     

Kinetic modeling of multiphase flow based on simplified Enskog equation

A new kinetic model for multiphase flow was presented under the framework of the discrete Boltzmann method (DBM). Significantly different from the previous DBM, a bottom-up approach was adopted in this model. The effects of molecular size and repulsion potential were described by the Enskog collision model; the attraction potential was obtained through the mean-field approximation method. The molecular interactions, which result in the non-ideal equation of state and surface tension, were directly introduced as an external force term. Several typical benchmark problems, including Couette flow, two-phase coexistence curve, the Laplace law, phase separation, and the collision of two droplets, were simulated to verify the model. Especially, for two types of droplet collisions, the strengths of two non-equilibrium effects, {\overline{D}}_2^{*} and {\overline{D}}_3^{*} , defined through the second and third order non-conserved kinetic moments of (f-f^{eq}), are comparatively investigated, where f\left(f^{eq}\right)is the (equilibrium) distribution function. It is interesting to find that during the collision process, {\overline{D}}_2^{*} is always significantly larger than {\overline{D}}_3^{*}, {\overline{D}}_2^{*} can be used to identify the different stages of the collision process and to distinguish different types of collisions. The modeling method can be directly extended to a higher-order model for the case where the non-equilibrium effect is strong, and the linear constitutive law of viscous stress is no longer valid.     

Global existence proof for relativistic Boltzmann equation

The existence and causality of solutions to the relativistic Boltzmann equation inL ¹ and inL _loc ¹ are proved. The solutions are shown to satisfy physically naturala priori bounds, time-independent inL ¹. The results rely upon new techniques developed for the nonrelativistic Boltzmann equation by DiPerna and Lions.     

On the asymptotic equivalence between the Enskog and the Boltzmann equations

An asymptotic equivalence theorem is proven between the solutions of the initial value problem in all space for the Boltzmann and Enskog equations for initial data which assure global existence for the solutions to the initial value problem for one of the two equations. The proof is given starting from the solution of the Boltzmann equation, then the proof line is simply indicated when one starts from the Enskog equation. The proof holds for Knudsen numbers of the order of unity and equivalence is proven when the scale of the dimensions of the gas particles characterizing the Enskog equation tends to zero.On leave from Department of Mathematics, University of Warsaw, Poland.     

New exact travelling wave solutions for the Ostrovsky equation

In this Letter, auxiliary equation method is proposed for constructing more general exact solutions of nonlinear partial differential equation with the aid of symbolic computation. In order to illustrate the validity and the advantages of the method we choose the Ostrovsky equation. As a result, many new and more general exact solutions have been obtained for the equation.     

Numerical analysis of a shock-wave solution of the Enskog equation obtained via a Monte Carlo method

In this paper a planar stationary shock-wave-like solution of the Enskog equation obtained via a Monte Carlo technique is studied; both the algorithm used to obtain the solution and the qualitative behavior of the macroscopic quantities are discussed in comparison with the corresponding solution of the Boltzmann equation.