ELECTRONIC AND IONIC STRUCTURE OF DENSE-PLASMAS

Classical molecule dynamics of the ions and quantum treatment of the e lectrons are combined in the study of the properties of hot, dense pla smas. An effective ionic interaction potential is used in the molecula r dynamics simulations. The electronic density of states is calculated using the equation of motion method. Special attention is given to th e broadening of resonances in the electronic density of states, which may have important effects on the thermodynamic properties of the plas ma.