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2.2 The Method of Moments

We now discuss the solution of the Boltzmann equation by the method of moments. For this we will assume the ``1 + 2'' case and the isotropy condition. Furthermore we restrict ourselves to the stationary case in the discussion.

Subsections

2.2.1 Macroscopic Observables
- 2.2.1.1 Sets of Moments
- 2.2.1.2 Physical Quantities
2.2.2 Hierarchy of Moment Equations
2.2.3 Closure Problem
2.2.4 Boundary Conditions

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