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Thermodynamic approach to the equation of state of a magnetized Fermi gas

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In this paper we have rederived the equations of state for a magnetized Fermi gas by generalizing the physical definition of the pressure. We have also given a simplified derivation of the energy eigenvalues of a free electron in a magnetic field, based on the use of simple harmonic oscillators. Physical interpretations of our results are presented. Possible astrophysical applications are also discussed.

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  1. Institute for Space Studies, Goddard Space Flight Center, NASA, New York, N.Y., U.S.A.

    V. Canuto & H. Y. Chiu

  2. Dept. of Physics, Centro de Investigacion y de Estudios Avanzados, Mexico 14, D.F., Mexico

    L. Fassio-Canuto

  3. Physics Dept. and Earth and Space Sciences Dept., State University of New York, Stony Brook, N.Y., U.S.A.

    H. Y. Chiu

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On leave of absence from Dept. of Physics, C.I.E.A., Ap. Post. 14740, Mexico 14, D.F., Mexico.

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Canuto, V., Chiu, H.Y. & Fassio-Canuto, L. Thermodynamic approach to the equation of state of a magnetized Fermi gas. Astrophys Space Sci 3, 258–267 (1969). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00651031

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