Anisotropic solutions of the Einstein-Boltzmann equations. II. Some exact properties of the equations

Journal Article · Sat Oct 15 00:00:00 EDT 1983 · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4916(83)90024-6· OSTI ID:5168642

Ellis, G F.R.; Treciokas, R; Matravers, D R

A covariant harmonic analysis is used to determine exact properties of the Einstein-Boltzmann equations. In particular, it is shown that if there are a finite number of harmonic components, or if the first and second harmonic components are zero, then the solutions are kinematically very restricted in many circumstances. Implications for the understanding of the microscopic foundations of perfect fluids and of transport coefficients are discussed.

• Research Organization: Department of Applied Mathematics, University of Cape Town, Rondebosch 7700, South Africa
• OSTI ID: 5168642
• Journal Information: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Vol. 150:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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71 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS
GENERAL PHYSICS
BOLTZMANN EQUATION
SPHERICAL HARMONICS
GENERAL RELATIVITY THEORY
DISTRIBUTION FUNCTIONS
ANISOTROPY
EINSTEIN FIELD EQUATIONS
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
EQUATIONS
FIELD EQUATIONS
FIELD THEORIES
FUNCTIONS
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
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