Classical solutions to the Boltzmann equations for gas mixture with unequal molecular masses

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Authors: Gaofeng Wang, Weike Wang, Tianfang Wu
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Abstract

The Boltzmann equation is essential for gas thermodynamics,as it models how the molecular density distribution $F(t,x,v)$ changes over time. However, existing research primarily focuses on the single species Boltzmann equation, while investigations into gas mixtures with unequal molecular masses remain relatively limited. Notably, mixed gas studies have broader applications exemplified by Earth's atmosphere, composed of 78\% nitrogen, 21\% oxygen, and 1\% trace gases, where the $N_2$ to $O_2$ molecular mass ratio is 28:32 (simplified as 7:8). This work addresses the Boltzmann equations for such mixtures with unequal molecular masses $(m^A\neq m^B)$, establishing the global in time existence of classical solutions near Maxwellians for soft potentials ($-3

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory Navier-Stokes equation solutions Advanced Mathematical Physics Problems

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
29 January 2026
Document type
Preprint