Advances in Kinetic Theory and Its Application
A special issue of Axioms (ISSN 2075-1680). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematical Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2026 | Viewed by 1096
Special Issue Editors
Interests: high-temperature gas dynamics; rarefied gas dynamics
Interests: computational fluid dynamics; kinetic theory; scientific machine learning
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Kinetic theory underpins the microscopic and mesoscopic understanding of gases, liquids, plasmas, and complex media. Advances in numerical simulation, multiscale modeling, non-equilibrium statistical mechanics, machine learning methods, and high-performance computing have greatly expanded its reach. These tools enable the study of processes beyond classical hydrodynamics, with applications in micro- and nano-fluidics, rarefied gas dynamics, high-speed reacting flows, and energy technologies. As the need for accurate modeling of non-equilibrium phenomena grows, kinetic theory remains essential for bridging fundamental physics and practical applications.
This Special Issue will highlight recent advances, innovative methods, and applications in kinetic theory. The scope directly aligns with that of Axioms, which emphasizes the rigorous exploration of fundamental principles, theoretical frameworks, and interdisciplinary approaches in science and mathematics.
In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but not limited to) the following:
- Classical and generalized Boltzmann equations;
- BGK-type models, lattice Boltzmann models, and discrete kinetic schemes;
- Non-equilibrium gas dynamics and rarefied flow phenomena;
- Kinetic methods for plasma dynamics and electromagnetic coupling;
- Reaction kinetics and energy transfer mechanisms;
- Stochastic kinetic models and Monte Carlo simulations;
- Machine learning-assisted kinetic modeling and data-driven closures;
- Applications in aerospace engineering, microfluidics, atmospheric science, and astrophysics;
- Numerical methods, high-performance computing, and algorithmic advancements in solving kinetic equations.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Qizhen Hong
Prof. Dr. Tianbai Xiao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- kinetic theory
- non-equilibrium dynamics
- Boltzmann equation
- multiscale modeling
- computational methods
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