The linear Boltzmann equation for long-range forces: A derivation from particle systems

Mathematical Models and Methods in Applied Sciences

Volumn 9, Issue 8, 1999, Pages 1123-1145

  Desvillettes, L ^a   Pulvirenti, M ^b  

^a UNIVERSITÉ PARIS SACLAY   (France)

^b SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME   (Italy)

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EID: 0033478463     PISSN: 02182025     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1142/S0218202599000506     Document Type: Article

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