On the uniqueness of continuous inverse kinetic theory for incompressible fluids
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Fundamental aspects of inverse kinetic theories for incompressible Navier-Stokes equations concern the possibility of defining uniquely the kinetic equation underlying such models and furthermore, the construction of a kinetic theory implying also the energy equation. The latter condition is consistent with the requirement that fluid fields result classical solutions of the fluid equations. These issues appear of potential relevance both from the mathematical viewpoint and for the physical interpretation of the theory. In this paper we intend to prove that the non-uniqueness feature can be resolved by imposing suitable assumptions. These include, in particular, the requirement that the kinetic equation be equivalent, in a suitable sense, to a Fokker-Planck kinetic equation. Its Fokker-Planck coefficients are proven to be uniquely determined by means of appropriate prescriptions. In addition, as a further result, it is proven that the inverse kinetic equation satisfies both an entropy principle and the energy equation for the fluid fields.
Communication presented at the 25th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, St. Petersburg, Russia, July 21-28, 2006
Communication presented at the 25th International Symposium on Rarefied Gas Dynamics, St. Petersburg, Russia, July 21-28, 2006