Classical Limit and Asymptotic Behaviour of Relativistic Vlasov-Darwin System with Generalized Variables
We investigate the classical limit of global classical solutions to the relativistic Vlasov-Darwin system with generalized variables. Under the assumption of sufficiently small and compactly supported initial data, we prove that the relativistic dynamics converge to those of the Vlasov-Poisson system as the speed of light tends to infinity. In particular, we establish pointwise convergence of the distribution function with an explicit rate of order $$O(C^{-1})$$ together with quantitative estimates for the associated scalar and vector potentials. Moreover, sharp decay estimates describing the long-time asymptotic behavior of the solutions are derived. The analysis is based on characteristic methods and refined comparison arguments between relativistic and non-relativistic flows, and provides the first rigorous justification of the classical limit for the generalized Vlasov-Darwin framework.
Authors
- Yaxian Ma
- Dong Qiao
Institutions
- North University of China (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Nonlinear Mathematical Physics
- Published
- 2026-03-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44198-026-00405-w
- Primary Topic
- Gas Dynamics and Kinetic Theory
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00