GAS THEORY:"A MATHEMATICAL PERSPECTIVE"

Present by Kankana Bhuyan

Contents
1. Introduction
2. History
3. Objective
3.1 Kinetic theory of gases
3.2 Ideal gas law
3.3 Applications of math
3.4 Statistical Mechanics
3.5 Thermodynamics
3.6 Gas theory in everyday life
4. Conclusion
1.Introduction
The gas theory is also known as the kinetic theory
of gases. It provides a framework for
understanding the behaviour of gases at the
molecular level. It involves studying how gases
flow, compress, expand and react under various
conditions, including temperature, pressure and
velocity changes.
2.History
The history of gas theory in mathematics can be
traced back to the 17th and 18th centuries. In 1738
scientist Daniel Bernoulli work published his
“Hydroynamics” where he introduced what is now
known as the kinetic theory of gases. Lately 19 th
century, Scientist James Clerk Maxwell and
Ludwing Boltzmann formatted the Maxwell-
Boltzmann distribution.
3. Objective
Here we discuss about the:-
3.1 Kinetic theory of gases
3.2 Ideal gas law
3.3 Applications of math
3.4 Statistical Mechanics
3.5 Thermodynamics
3.6 Gas theory in everyday life
3.1 kinetic Theory of Gases
The kinetic theory of gases is a model that explains the behaviour of
gases based on the motion of their particles. Its main assumptions are:
 Gases consist of a large number of tiny particles (atoms or
molecules) that are in constant random motion.
 The volume of the individual particles in negligible compared to the
volume of the container.
 The particles are in continuous, random motion, colliding with each
ad the walls of the container. These collisions are perfectly elastic,
meaning there is not net loss kinetic energy.
 There are no attractive or repulsive forces between the particles,
except during collisions.
 The average kinetic energy of the particle is directly proportional to
the temperature of the gas.
3.2 Ideal Gas Law
The ideal gas law describe the behaviour of an ideal gas. Its expressed as PV =
nRT, Where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles of gas, R is the
gas const and T is the temperature in kelvin.

This is the common representation of the PV diagram for the ideal gas.
Applications of the ideal gas in Various
Fields
the ideal gas laws have Various applications
across different fields: Such as Chemistry,
Physics, Atmospheric Science, Astronomy
etc.
Application of math in gas theory
 Gas law- The gas law are a set of fundamental principles that
describe the behaviour of gases under different conditions,
some of the key gas laws include Boule’s law, Charles's law,
Gay-Lussac’s law and Combined gas law.
 Boyle’s Law- PV=k, where P is pressure, V is volume and k is a
constant.
 Charle’s Law- V/T = k’, where T is temperature and k’ is a
constant.
 Gay-Lussac’s Law- P/T =k” where P is pressure T is
temperature and k” is a constant.
 Combined Law- PV/T=k”, where k” is a constant.
Avogadro’s law- Vn= k, where V is volume , n is the number of
moles of gas and k is constant.
3.4 Statistical Mechanics
Statistical mechanics is a branch of physics that
applies probability theory to study the behaviour of
large collection of particles.
 The connection between statistic mechanics and
gas theory.
 Maxwell – Boltzmann distribution.
3.5 Thermodynamics
The laws of thermodynamics are fundamental
principles governing the behaviour of energy
and matter in the universe.
 First law of thermodynamics.
 Second law of thermodynamics.
 Presentation of concept – Internal energy
heat capacity entropy.
3.6 Gas theory in everyday life

Gas Theory has numerous practical applications

in various field. Such as-
 Gas compression and storage
 Heating and cooling system
 Weather forecasting
 Astronomy and Astrophysics
 Chemical reactions
4 Conclusion
The application of gas theory concepts in the
mathematical world demonstrates the interdisciplinary
nature of science and mathematics. By drawing insights
from the behaviour of gases, mathematicians have
developed powerful tools and models for understanding
and solving a wide range of problems in various fields.
As research in both gas theory and connections
between these disciplines are likely to emerge, leading
to new discoveries and innovations.
Thank You.