Kinetic Theory
Particle Distribution Function
Density Function ns Number density, mass density, charge density
The Boltzmann Equation: time variation of a distribution function
Total Derivative in Phase Space
Examples of Distribution Functions
Maxwellian Distribution Functions
One-dimensional Maxwellian, cont’d
Thermal speed
Equilibrium Distribution charge x voltage = energy
Velocity Moments
Bulk flow velocity
Pressure tensor
Scalar pressure
Heat Flux
Continuity equation: 0th moment of B-equation
Momentum Equation: 1st moment of B-equation
The momentum equation
Pressure Gradient Force
Pressure as Thermal Energy Density
Charge and Current Densities