Introduction to Equation Of State of matter at extreme conditions

The course of lections deals with different aspects of EOS of matter under conditions of extreme pressure and temperature. We'll discuss the EOS problem, motivation, examples of EOS importance for fundamental science and numerous practical applications. Experimental methods and theoretical models in EOS research at extreme conditions will be discussed.

Methods of EOS calculations in practice will be presented along with examples of most common methods.

The course includes three parts:

i. Introduction to EOS

1. Experiments at high static and dynamic pressures, typical setups, measured parameters and accessed domains of the phase diagram.

2. Theoretical EOS models - from solid to liquid and plasma.

3. Semi-empirical EOS models, physical principles of EOS construction, examples of EOS usage in practice and expert modeling of high-energy-density phenomena.

The lectures will take place as follows: