The effects of artificial heating on the temperature and rejuvenation of aged asphalt during hot in-place recycling of asphalt pavements have been investigated through finite element modeling and experimental study. The major conclusions are: the temperature rise that results from heating dissipates very quickly along the depth of the pavement (1.6℃ to 2.8℃ per mm), a very high surface temperature does not ensure a desirable temperature of plus 100℃ below the surface, and a more uniform temperature profile (along the depth) is achieved by using hot air, compared to radiation only; for the radiation levels that are desirable with respect to maximum surface temperatures of 180℃, and for conventional heating time periods, an effective increase in temperature in the pavement to plus 100℃ can only be possible within the first 30 to 50 mm of the surface; the extent of rejuvenation depends on the temperature, the time of mixing, as well as the viscosity of the rejuvenator; there exists a gradient of rejuvenation across the thickness of the film of the Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) asphalt binder. For example, for a mixing time of 90s, for a rejuvenator with a viscosity of 1/4^(th) the viscosity of RAP binder, the extent of rejuvenation ranges from a maximum of 35 percent at the surface of the RAP binder to zero percent at 1 micrometer, for mixing at 60℃; 70 percent at the surface to zero percent at 8 micrometer, for mixing at 150℃. The percentage of rejuvenation is higher for a longer mixing time and a rejuvenator with lower viscosity. The selection of the appropriate recycling agent or rejuvenator, and for hot recycling should be made on the basis of consideration of temperature and time of mixing.