Gaskinetic Theory (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)

Gaskinetic Theory is a self-contained introduction to the molecular theory of gases and modern transport theory. All important concepts of the subject are described. The text is based on a course taught at the University of Michigan. It covers advanced topics such as generalized transport theory of gases, free molecular aerodynamics of space vehicles, and kinetic description of shock waves.Tamas I. Gombosi is the author of 'Gaskinetic Theory (Cambridge Atmospheric and Space Science Series)', published 1994 under ISBN 9780521433495 and ISBN 0521433495.