Published December 1, 1976 | Version v1
Journal article

Compton scattering opacities in a partially degenerate electron plasma at high temperatures

  • 1. Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Florida, Gainesville

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We solve the integral equation for the Compton scattering mean free path, in a partially degenerate electron gas at high temperature, where this process dominates the photon transport. We avoid two approximations which were made in previous calculations and correct an error in the literature. Finally we give an expression for the Rosseland mean opacity

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Journal Title
The Astrophysical Journal
Journal Volume
210
Journal Issue
2
Series
Astrophys. J.
Journal Page Range
440
ISSN
0004-637X

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