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Fluctuation Theory in the Boltzmann–Grad Limit

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We develop a rigorous theory of hard-sphere dynamics in the kinetic regime, away from thermal equilibrium. In the low density limit, the empirical density obeys a law of large numbers and the dynamics is governed by the Boltzmann equation. Deviations from this behaviour are described by dynamical correlations, which can be fully characterized for short times. This provides both a fluctuating Boltzmann equation and large deviation asymptotics.

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  1. For previous quantitative investigations of the correlation error, we refer to [14, 26].

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We are very grateful to H. Spohn, F. Bouchet, F. Rezakhanlou, G. Basile, D. Benedetto, and L. Bertini for many enlightening discussions on the subjects treated in this text. T.B. acknowledges the support of ANR-15-CE40-0020-01 Grant LSD.

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  1. CMAP, CNRS, Ecole Polytechnique, I.P. Paris, Palaiseau, France

    Thierry Bodineau

  2. DMA, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Paris, France

    Isabelle Gallagher

  3. UMPA, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Lyon, France

    Laure Saint-Raymond

  4. UMPA, CNRS, Ecole Normale Supérieure de Lyon, Lyon, France

    Sergio Simonella

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Bodineau, T., Gallagher, I., Saint-Raymond, L. et al. Fluctuation Theory in the Boltzmann–Grad Limit. J Stat Phys 180, 873–895 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10955-020-02549-5

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