Quantum nature of the critical points of substances

TL;DR

This paper explores the quantum characteristics of critical points in substances, revealing that their critical parameters are inherently quantum and lack a classical counterpart, based on a plasma model of elements.

Contribution

It introduces a quantum perspective on critical points, challenging classical assumptions and providing a new theoretical framework for understanding phase transitions.

Findings

Critical parameters are quantum in nature.

Classical limit is absent at the critical point.

Thermodynamics modeled via electron-nuclear plasma.

Abstract

Thermodynamics of chemical elements, based on the two-component electron-nuclear plasma model shows that the critical parameters for the liquid-vapor transition are the quantum values for which the classical limit is absent.