Abstract
For evaluating the vibrational contribution of the lattice ion to the total free energy, an attempt is made to propose a classical mean-field model without involving any adjustable parameter, where the mean-field potential (Formula presented) seen by the lattice ion, is simply constructed in terms of the 0 K total energy. It is shown that as a second-order approximation of the mean-field potential, the well-known Dugdale and MacDonald expression of the Grüneisen parameter (Formula presented) is explicitly deduced. Furthermore, an ab initio scheme for calculating the various kinds of thermodynamic properties of a substance is developed. Our approach permits efficient computation. By taking Ce metal as a prototype, the ab initio calculated results show that at 590 K, the γ-Ce is more stable than α-Ce, and the experimental 300 K isotherm and the Hugoniot state are reproduced excellently.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | R11863-R11866 |
Journal | Physical Review B - Condensed Matter and Materials Physics |
Volume | 61 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics