Published July 15, 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Mean-field kinetic theory of a classical electron gas in a periodic field

  • 1. Paris-11 Univ., 91 - Orsay (France). Laboratoire de Physique Theorique et des Hautes Energies
  • 2. Paris - 6 Univ., 75 (France). Laboratoire de Physique Theorique des liquides

Description

We present a formal solution of the Vlasov equation for the density response function of a classical electron gas in a periodic field. This solution can be used to show that within the mean-field approximation the system is a conductor at all temperatures and for all dimensions, but that the plasmon mode at zero wave number is shifted and damped in the high-temperature limit, due to the coupling of the electrons to the ionic lattice

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Europhys. Lett.
Journal Volume
2
Journal Issue
2
Series
Europhys. Lett.
Journal Page Range
97-102
CODEN
EULEE

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
18000010
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COULOMB FIELD; ELECTRON DENSITY; ELECTRON GAS; MEAN-FIELD THEORY; PLASMONS; RESPONSE FUNCTIONS; TRANSPORT THEORY
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRIC FIELDS; FUNCTIONS; QUASI PARTICLES