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Statistical field theory for simple fluids: mean field and Gaussian approximations

Year: 2003

Type: article

Abstract: We present an exact field theoretical representation of the statistical mechanics of simple classical liquids with short-range pairwise additive interactions. The action of the field theory is obtained by performing a Hubbard-Stratonovich transformation of the configurational Boltzmann factor. The mean field and Gaussian approximations of the theory are derived and applications to the liquid-vapour transition considered.

Source: Molecular Physics

DOI: 10.1080/0026897031000068488

Author: J.-M. CAILLOL

Institutions: Université Paris-Sud, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Language: English

Topic: Theoretical and Computational Physics

Subfield: Condensed Matter Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2068972572

FWCI: 1.887

Cites: 28

Cited by: 22

Related to: 10