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The average-atom hypernetted chain approximation (AAHNC) model accurately describes warm dense matter. This model provides reliable electronic and ionic structures for X-ray Thomson scattering spectrum calculations.

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  • Condensed matter physics
  • Plasma physics
  • Computational physics

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  • Warm dense matter (WDM) is a complex state of matter relevant to astrophysics and inertial confinement fusion.
  • Accurate theoretical models are needed to understand WDM properties and interpret experimental data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a self-consistent model for describing electronic and ionic structures in WDM.
  • To calculate the X-ray Thomson scattering (XRTS) spectrum using the developed model.

Main Methods:

  • Combined the average-atom model with the hypernetted chain approximation (AAHNC) for electronic and ionic structure calculations.
  • Employed the modified Gordon-Kim model for ion-ion pair potentials.
  • Calculated the XRTS spectrum using the random-phase approximation and the Chihara formula.

Main Results:

  • Achieved self-consistent determination of electronic and ionic structures.
  • The XRTS spectrum calculation included elastic, bound-free, and free-free contributions.
  • AAHNC model results showed excellent agreement with existing theoretical models and experimental data.

Conclusions:

  • The AAHNC model provides a robust and accurate description of electronic and ionic structures in warm dense matter.
  • This model is a valuable tool for analyzing WDM properties and XRTS spectra.