Opacity

A comprehensive review is presented on opacity and equation of state calculations for gases, plasmas, and grains. The continuous trasnformation of the equilibrium composition of these phases of matter as a function of temperature and density is emphasized. Absorption and scattering processes are described that affect opacities in regions of interest to science and technology, up to temperatures of about 1 x 10(9) (o) K and densities of about 10(9) g cm (-3). Reliability of results based on various approximations are given and cross sections are compared with experimental values where available. Opacity tables are presented for air, "glass", a few elements, and astrophysical mixtures.

Author: Walter F. Huebner,W. David Barfield
Publisher: Springer
Published: 01/03/2014
Pages: 572
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781461487968

About the Author
Dr. Walter F. Huebner is a research scientist with the Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas.