Ionization and transport in partially ionized multicomponent plasmas: Application to atmospheres of hot Jupiters

We study ionization and transport processes in partially ionized multicomponent plasmas. The plasma composition is calculated via a system of coupled mass action laws. electronic properties are determined by the electron-ion electron-neutral cross sections. influence electron-electron scattering considered correction factor to contribution. Based on this data, electrical thermal conductivity as well Lorenz number calculated. For conductivity, we consider also contributions translational motion neutral particles dissociation, ionization, recombination reactions. apply our approach composed hydrogen, helium, small fraction metals (Li, Na, Ca, Fe, K, Rb, Cs) typical for hot Jupiter atmospheres. present results function density temperature then along P-T profiles outer part HD 209458b. profile allows revising Ohmic heating power related fierce winds planet's atmosphere. show that higher temperatures suggested recent interior models could boost thus values large enough explain observed inflation