Kinetic Theory and Fluid Dynamics

The monograph explores the relationship between kinetic theory and fluid dynamics, focusing on the behavior of gas in a steady state within a general domain. It examines the asymptotic behavior for small Knudsen numbers and presents fluid-dynamic equations along with boundary conditions and Knudsen-layer corrections. The text highlights the limitations of classical gas dynamics in describing continuum behavior and reveals how asymptotic theory enables the analysis of slightly rarefied gases, uncovering unique phenomena related to temperature fields and gas flow.