Applications of a new model for the differential cross-section of a classical polyatomic gas

Transport Theory and Statistical Physics

Volumn 29, Issue 3-5, 2000, Pages 355-373

  Cercignani, Carlo ^a   Lampis, Maria ^a   Struckmeier, Jens ^b  

^a POLITECNICO DI MILANO   (Italy)

^b Rheinland Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern Landau   (Germany)

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EID: 0034386605     PISSN: 00411450     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00411450008205879     Document Type: Article

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