Theory and applications of the Vlasov equation

TL;DR

This collection of articles explores the theoretical foundations and diverse applications of the Vlasov equation across various scientific fields, highlighting recent advances and future research directions.

Contribution

The issue consolidates recent research on the Vlasov equation, offering a comprehensive overview of its theoretical developments and practical applications.

Findings

Diverse applications of the Vlasov equation in physics and plasma science

New theoretical insights into the equation's properties

Identification of future research perspectives

Abstract

Forty articles have been recently published in EPJD as contributions to the topical issue "Theory and applications of the Vlasov equation". The aim of this topical issue was to provide a forum for the presentation of a broad variety of scientific results involving the Vlasov equation. In this editorial, after some introductory notes, a brief account is given of the main points addressed in these papers and of the perspectives they open.