A note on the metallization of compressed liquid hydrogen

Isaac Tamblyn, Stanimir A. Bonev
2010 Journal of Chemical Physics  
We examine the molecular-atomic transition in liquid hydrogen as it relates to metallization. Pair potentials are obtained from first principles molecular dynamics and compared with potentials derived from quadratic response. The results provide insight into the nature of covalent bonding under extreme conditions. Based on this analysis, we construct a schematic dissociation-metallization phase diagram and suggest experimental approaches that should significantly reduce the pressures necessary
more » ... or the realization of the elusive metallic phase of hydrogen.
doi:10.1063/1.3369625 pmid:20387937 fatcat:66hstrzewzh3zoawx4nrlitrii