In this classic work, Harold Grad presents a comprehensive and rigorous treatment of the Boltzmann equation, a fundamental equation in statistical mechanics that describes the behavior of gases and other fluids. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of applied mathematics and physics, Grad provides readers with a deep understanding of this important equation.

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