A theory of the crystallization of the three-dimensional classical one-component plasma is described. The theory is based on analysis of the nonlinear equation for the inhomogeneous density distribution at phase equilibrium. We report calculations of the plasma parameter Γ≡(Ze²kBT)(4πρ3)1/3, and the entropy change accompanying the transition. These values are in good agreement with those observed in computer simulations.
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