Physics under extreme conditions: Magnetized atoms and hot dense plasmas
Jones, Matthew Dean
This item is only available for download by members of the University of Illinois community. Students, faculty, and staff at the U of I may log in with your NetID and password to view the item. If you are trying to access an Illinois-restricted dissertation or thesis, you can request a copy through your library's Inter-Library Loan office or purchase a copy directly from ProQuest.
Permalink
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/18851
Description
Title
Physics under extreme conditions: Magnetized atoms and hot dense plasmas
Author(s)
Jones, Matthew Dean
Issue Date
1996
Doctoral Committee Chair(s)
Ceperley, David M.
Department of Study
Physics
Discipline
Physics
Degree Name
Ph.D.
Degree Level
Dissertation
Keyword(s)
physics under extreme conditions
magnetized atoms
hot dense plasmas
Language
en
Abstract
We discuss the physics of systems under extreme conditions, encompassing isolated
atoms in very strong magnetic fields and the behavior of the electron gas near its
crystallization point. For the atoms we consider a range of theoretical approaches,
from mean field theory (Hartree-Fock) to an exact method using stochastic random
walks (correlation function quantum Monte Carlo). We present the first calculations
for magnetized lithium and carbon for field strengths :S 1011 G, and construct a very
accurate spectrum for magnetized helium. For the electron gas, or one component
plasma (OCP), we carefully construct the phase boundary between liquid and solid at
finite temperature, using a method which has no uncontrolled approximations (path
intgeral Monte Carlo). For the first time we are able to fully treat the quantum nature
of both the solid and fluid phases of the OCP.
Use this login method if you
don't
have an
@illinois.edu
email address.
(Oops, I do have one)
IDEALS migrated to a new platform on June 23, 2022. If you created
your account prior to this date, you will have to reset your password
using the forgot-password link below.
