Thermodynamic and transport properties of plasmas: Low‐density benchmarks

Abstract

AbstractPhysical properties of plasmas, such as equations of state (EoS) and transport coefficients, are expressed in terms of correlation functions, which can be calculated using various approaches (analytical theory and numerical simulations). The method of Green's functions provides benchmark values for these properties in the low‐density limit. For the EoS and electrical conductivity, expansions with respect to density (virial expansions) are considered. The comparison of analytical results with numerical simulations is used to verify theory, to prove the accuracy of simulations, and establish interpolation formulas.