Theoretical studies of Q1D organic conductors:a personal view

TL;DR

This review discusses theoretical research on Q1D organic conductors, focusing on conductivity, equations of state, thermal properties, and future directions, highlighting the author's personal perspective and historical development in the field.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of theoretical approaches to Bechgaard salts, including conductivity calculations and insights into their thermodynamic properties, with a personal historical context.

Findings

Insights into conductivity mechanisms in Bechgaard salts

Understanding of thermodynamic properties of Q1D organic conductors

Suggestions for future research directions in the field

Abstract

This is a review of some aspects of theoretical studies of the Bechgaard salts,which also retraces the evolution of the author's interest in the field.It discusses the calculation of the condutivity,attempts at gaining some knowledge on the EOS and thermal properties of these materials,as well as some ideas on the possible future developement of the field.