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Rediscussion on gas-liquid phase transition

Statistical Mechanics 2007-05-23 v3

Abstract

Liquid-gas phase transition in statistical mechanics is a long-standing dilemma not yet well explained. In this paper we propose a novel approach to this dilemma, by: 1). Putting forth a new space homogeneity assumption. 2). Giving a new formulation-- the mean distance expansion, instead of Mayer's Cluster Expansion, to calculate the intermolecular potential and partition function for a classical system. 3). Explaining how the separation of two phases occurs below the critical temperature T_{c} and what is the gap between two phases. 4). Calculating the physical quantities in a system of coexistent vapor and liquid, and comparing them with the experimental results. Qualitative, and some quantitative, consistencies are obtained. So the statistical explanation on first order liquid-gas phase transition is solved in principle.

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@article{arxiv.cond-mat/0404667,
  title  = {Rediscussion on gas-liquid phase transition},
  author = {Yuan-Xing Gui},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/0404667},
  year   = {2007}
}

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7 pages, 2 figures, Latex

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