Relativistic (Lattice) Boltzmann Equation with Non-Ideal Equation of State
Abstract
The relativistic Boltzmann equation for a single particle species generally implies a fixed, unchangeable equation of state that corresponds to that of an ideal gas. Real-world systems typically have more complicated equation of state which cannot be described by the Boltzmann equation. The present work derives a 'Boltzmann-like' equation that gives rise to a conserved energy-momentum tensor with an arbitrary (but thermodynamically consistent) equation of state. Using this, a Lattice Boltzmann scheme for diagonal metric tensors and arbitrary equations of state is constructed. The scheme is verified for QCD in the Milne metric by comparing to viscous fluid dynamics.
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Cite
@article{arxiv.1108.5561,
title = {Relativistic (Lattice) Boltzmann Equation with Non-Ideal Equation of State},
author = {Paul Romatschke},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1108.5561},
year = {2013}
}
Comments
19 pages, 4 figures; v2: new section IVB on shear and bulk viscosities & changes reflecting referee's comments