Small velocity and finite temperature variations in kinetic relaxation models

Kazuo Aoki*, Ansgar Jüngel, Peter A. Markowich

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A small Knuden number analysis of a kinetic equation in the diffusive scaling is performed. The collision kernel is of BGK type with a general local Gibbs state. Assuming that the flow velocity is of the order of the Knudsen number, a Hilbert expansion yields a macroscopic model with finite temperature variations, whose complexity lies in between the hydrodynamic and the energy-transport equations. Its mathematical structure is explored and macroscopic models for specific examples of the global Gibbs state are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-15
Number of pages15
JournalKinetic and Related Models
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Diffusive limit
  • Energy-transport equations
  • Gibbs state
  • Hydrodynamic equations
  • Kinetic equation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Numerical Analysis
  • Modeling and Simulation

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