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On the equation of state for an electron gas in an intense magnetic fieldIn this paper we derive the equation of state for a relativistic electron gas imbedded in a static homogeneous magnetic field of arbitrary strength. The derivation is based on the evaluation of the energy-momentum tensor and the use of Dirac's equation for such a problem. Contrary to a derivation presented several years ago, the present derivation is completely gauge-invariant. We also show how to recover, in an exact manner, the perfect gas law for the case of weak magnetic fields.
Document ID
19760054845
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Canuto, V.
(NASA Goddard Inst. for Space Studies New York, NY, United States)
Tsiang, E.
(NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies New York, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
June 7, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: Physics Letters
Volume: 62B
Subject Category
Thermodynamics And Statistical Physics
Accession Number
76A37811
Distribution Limits
Public
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