Abstract. An investigation of the equations of state of elements as given by the Thomas-Fermi theory has been carried out in a region corresponding to higher pressures than have hitherto been discussed in detail. Both analytical and numerical methods have been used. The results thus obtained suggest modifications to be made in the recent formulae given by Gilvarry, who fitted the available numerical data with functions having the correct limiting forms. The introduction of exchange is also considered and the modifications thus caused are exhibited explicitly for very high pressures.

Print publication: Issue 8 (1 August 1955)
Received 28 February 1955