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Response function including collisions for an interacting fermion gas.

G Röpke1, R Redmer, A Wierling

  • 1Fachbereich Physik, University of Rostock, Universitätsplatz 3, D-18051 Rostock, Germany.

Physical Review. E, Statistical Physics, Plasmas, Fluids, and Related Interdisciplinary Topics
|April 24, 2002
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This study analyzes the response function of interacting fermion gases using generalized linear response theory. It provides a framework for calculating properties like the dielectric function and dynamical conductivity in plasmas.

Area of Science:

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Plasma Physics

Background:

  • Understanding the behavior of interacting fermion systems is crucial in various fields, including condensed matter and plasma physics.
  • Linear response theory provides a powerful tool for investigating the dynamic properties of such systems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a generalized linear response theory for the response function of interacting fermion gases across all (k, omega) space.
  • To express the response function using equilibrium correlation functions for systematic perturbative analysis.
  • To evaluate the dielectric function for two-component plasmas and explore connections to dynamical conductivity.

Main Methods:

  • Application of generalized linear response theory.
  • Expression of the response function in terms of determinants of equilibrium correlation functions.

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  • Perturbative treatment of interactions.
  • Born approximation for collision treatment.
  • Evaluation of the dielectric function for two-component plasmas.

    • Main Results:

    • A general expression for the response function in terms of equilibrium correlation functions.
    • The relationship between the response function and dynamical local-field factors.
    • The dielectric function for two-component plasmas at arbitrary degeneracies.
    • A (k, omega)-dependent collision integral derived from Born approximation.
    • The link to dynamical conductivity in the long-wavelength limit.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed theory provides a systematic approach to studying the response of interacting fermion gases.
    • The results are applicable to understanding the properties of plasmas and other degenerate fermion systems.
    • Further investigations into sum rules and related properties are warranted.