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Area of Science:

Statistical Mechanics
Kinetic Theory
Non-equilibrium Thermodynamics

Background:

Dilute gases of inelastic hard spheres exhibit unique cooling dynamics.
Understanding fluctuations and correlations is crucial for non-equilibrium systems.
Existing theories for elastic systems may not apply to inelastic gases.

Purpose of the Study:

To construct a Boltzmann-Langevin equation for the homogeneous cooling state of inelastic gases.
To derive balance equations for fluctuating hydrodynamic fields.
To investigate the transverse velocity field fluctuations and compare them with existing theories.

Main Methods:

Construction of a Boltzmann-Langevin equation from kinetic equations.
Derivation of balance equations for fluctuating hydrodynamic fields.
Detailed analysis of the transverse velocity field using Langevin equation formulation.
Comparison with molecular-dynamics simulation results.

Main Results:

A Boltzmann-Langevin equation for inelastic gases was successfully constructed.
New fluctuating forces were identified compared to the elastic limit.
Transverse velocity field fluctuations exhibit non-white noise and a second moment not determined by shear viscosity.
Theoretical predictions align well with molecular-dynamics simulations.

Conclusions:

The fluctuation-dissipation relations for molecular fluids do not directly apply to inelastic gases.
The study provides a theoretical framework for understanding fluctuations in inelastic systems.
The findings highlight the distinct nature of fluctuations in systems with energy dissipation.