Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory
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This cluster of papers focuses on mathematical and computational aspects of collisional kinetic theory, with applications to rarefied gas flows, hypersonic aerothermodynamics, and thermal protection systems. It covers topics such as the Boltzmann equation, numerical methods for kinetic equations, gas-surface interactions, microflows, and ablation properties of materials.
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Boltzmann equation; rarefied gas flow; kinetic theory of gases; hypersonic flow; rarefied gas dynamics; kinetic equations; kinetic theory; direct simulation Monte Carlo; Knudsen number; thermal protection systems; gas-surface interaction; rarefied gas; aerodynamic heating; free molecular flow; collision integral; nonequilibrium flow; binary gas mixtures; Vlasov-Poisson system; slip flow; atmospheric reentry; high enthalpy flow; linearized Boltzmann equation; hydrodynamic limit; shock structure; reentry vehicles
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