We derive the equations of motion for all the irreducible moments of the single-particle distribution function. We find that these moment equations of motion are highly coupled, with the dynamics… Click to show full abstract
We derive the equations of motion for all the irreducible moments of the single-particle distribution function. We find that these moment equations of motion are highly coupled, with the dynamics of lower-rank moments always being coupled to those of a higher-rank, leading to an endless tower of equations. Considering a massless gas in Bjorken flow, we investigate how this hierarchy of differential equations can be properly truncated and solved.
               
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