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Ludwig Boltzmann – Pioneer of Atomistics and Evolution

W. Stiller

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At first a short introduction to Ludwig Boltzmann's life (1844–1906) and work is given. Some theoretical results of his work (H-theorem, classical Boltzmann statistics, Boltzmann's kinetic equation) are treated in some detail. His experimental work is briefly discussed. In addition Boltzmann's philosophical work is characterized. Finally the influence of Boltzmann's ideas on our time is investigated.

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Key concepts: Boltzmann constant, Boltzmann equation, Work (physics), Boltzmann machine, Statistical physics, Boltzmann's entropy formula, Lattice Boltzmann methods, Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution