This book covers all aspects of opacity and equations of state for gases, plasmas, and dust. The discussion emphasizes the continuous transformation of the equilibrium compositions of these phases as a function of temperature and density.
This book covers all aspects of opacity and equations of state for gases, plasmas, and dust. The discussion emphasizes the continuous transformation of the equilibrium compositions of these phases as a function of temperature and density.
The authors approach their subject in a comprehensive and thorough manner. ... It is a 'must buy' for any library concerned with atomic and molecular physics and astronomy theory, and a highly-recommended textbook for all students concerned with radiative processes. (Simon Jeffery, The Observatory, Vol. 135 (1245), April, 2015)
Definitions.- Atomic and Molecular Structure.- Equation of State.- Radiative Cross Sections.- Continuum transitions.- Bound-Bound Transitions.- Electron Conduction.- Equations of State and Opacities for Mixtures.- Limits, Approximations, Scaling, and Interpolation.- Uncertainties in Models, Methods, and Calculations.