Hyperbolic theories of dissipation: Why and when do we need them?

Luis Herrera and Diego Pavón

Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, 2002, vol. 307, issue 1, 121-130

Abstract: We illustrate and emphasize the relevance of hyperbolic theories of dissipation in different physical scenarios. Particular attention is paid to self-gravitating systems, where the relaxation time may become large enough as to require a description of the transient regime. It is argued that even outside that regime, hyperbolic theories may be needed to provide an accurate description of dissipative processes.

Date: 2002
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DOI: 10.1016/S0378-4371(01)00614-8

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