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Fluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann Method

  • 1st Edition - October 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Ilya Karlin, Seyed Ali Hosseini
  • Language: English

Originating from the lattice Gas Automaton, LBM has reshaped the field with its straightforward approach and high efficacy. Despite its widespread use, navigating the scattered… Read more

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Description

Originating from the lattice Gas Automaton, LBM has reshaped the field with its straightforward approach and high efficacy. Despite its widespread use, navigating the scattered literature can be daunting for newcomers. Fluid Dynamics with the Lattice Boltzmann Method presents a clear path from novice to expert. This comprehensive guide bridges gaps in understanding, covering essential principles and exploring advanced topics like compressible flows and combustion. Authored by experts, this book consolidates diverse models and recent advancements, ensuring you're equipped to navigate the latest developments in computational fluid dynamics. Whether you're just starting out or aiming to stay ahead of the curve, this book is your essential companion in mastering LBM.

Key features

  • Presents an in-depth discussion of more recent and advanced developments, e.g., compressible flows, reacting flows
  • Includes code snippets for all models
  • Provides ample discussion and an introduction to both kinetic theory bases and target hydrodynamics

Readership

Junior/senior researchers active or trying to start activity around computational fluid dynamics (CFD), kinetic theory of gases and more specifically the lattice Boltzmann method (LBM); Graduate (M.Sc. and Ph.D. level) students either establishing first contact with the above-cited topics or trying to get more in-depth knowledge

Table of contents

1. The lattice Boltzmann method: A primer

2. Elements of kinetic theory of gases

3. From Boltzmann equation to hydrodynamics

4. Basics of the lattice Boltzmann method

5. Fluid solid interaction in lattice Boltzmann

6. The lattice Boltzmann method for compressible flows

7. Modelling non-ideal and multiphase flows with the lattice Boltzmann method

8. Lattice Boltzmann for reacting multi-species flows

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: October 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Ilya Karlin

Karlin’s research is devoted to advanced and novel methods of computational physics. He has authored over 160 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. His expertise covers methods of model reduction (Method of Invariant Manifold) with applications to kinetic theory and Boltzmann equation, polymer dynamics and complex chemical kinetics. He is key developer of the lattice Boltzmann method for fluid dynamics and micro-flow of rarefied gas. Karlin is the inventor of the unconditionally stable Entropic Lattice Boltzmann Method (ELBM) and of the Karlin-Bösch-Chikatamarla (KBC) latticed Boltzmann model which opened door to high performance computation of turbulent flows. Significance of his research was recognized through two prestigious European Research Council Advanced Grant (2011 and 2018). He heads a highly active Computational Kinetics Group at ETH Zurich, the major contributor to multiscale fluid dynamics; four of his Ph D students have received prestigious ETH Medal for their thesis.

Affiliations and expertise
ETH Zürich, LEO D 9.2 , Zürich, Switzerland

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Seyed Ali Hosseini

Affiliations and expertise
ETH Zürich, LEO D 11.2 , Zürich, Switzerland