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Title: Region of validity of the finite–temperature Thomas–Fermi model with respect to quantum and exchange corrections

Journal Article · · Physics of Plasmas
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4875737· OSTI ID:22252828
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  1. Joint Institute for High Temperatures RAS, Izhorskaya 13 bldg. 2, Moscow 125412 (Russian Federation)

We determine the region of applicability of the finite–temperature Thomas–Fermi model and its thermal part with respect to quantum and exchange corrections. Very high accuracy of computations has been achieved by using a special approach for the solution of the boundary problem and numerical integration. We show that the thermal part of the model can be applied at lower temperatures than the full model. Also we offer simple approximations of the boundaries of validity for practical applications.

OSTI ID:
22252828
Journal Information:
Physics of Plasmas, Vol. 21, Issue 5; Other Information: (c) 2014 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 1070-664X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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