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The kinetic Boltzmann equation and the problem of the foundation of statistical mechanics

P. N. Nikolaev

Memoirs of the Faculty of Physics 2022. N 5.

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In the paper it is investigated the role of the Boltzmann kinetic equation in the process of formation of the problem of the foundation of statistical mechanics. The main aspects of this problem, as well as its current state, are presented. There is considered the activity of N.N. Bogolyubov on solving questions related to the foundation of statistical mechanics.

Received: 2022 July 7
Approved: 2022 September 13
PACS:
01.65.+g History of science
01.70.+w Philosophy of science
Authors
P. N. Nikolaev
$^1$Department of Quantum Statistics and Field Theory, Faculty of Physics, M.V.Lomonosov Moscow State University
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