Meanings
proper nounthe Boltzmann equation
- natural sciencesAn equation describing the statistical behaviour of a thermodynamic system not in a state of equilibrium.
Synonyms: Boltzmann transport equation, BTE
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounAn equation describing the statistical behaviour of a thermodynamic system not in a state of equilibrium.
Similar
Boltzmann transport equationBTE
Origin
Devised by Ludwig Boltzmann in 1872.
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