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6: Elements of Kinetics

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This chapter gives a brief introduction to the basic notions of physical kinetics. Its main focus is on the Boltzmann transport equation, especially within the simple relaxation-time approximation (RTA), which allows an approximate but reasonable and simple description of transport phenomena (such as the electric current and thermoelectric effects) in gases, including electron gases in metals and semiconductors.


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