On the Theory of Condensation

摘要

A calculation based on the Bragghyphen;Williams approximation in lattice gases is presented, which shows a connection between the Yanghyphen;Lee and Mayer theories of condensation through an analogy with image charges in a twohyphen;dimensional electrostatic problem. The main features of this calculation are presumed to be retained in an exact treatment of lattice gases and real gases. A determination of the singularities of Mayer's series is made by making use of the results of recent investigations of cluster integrals by the approximation of the diagram method. It is concluded to be very probable that Mayer's theory cannot locate the condensation point but determines instead the supersaturation limit. Further, there is noDerby hatregion near the critical point.