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Dynamical Evolution of Globular Clusters /

One of the world's most distinguished astrophysicists presents a comprehensive theoretical treatment of the dynamical evolution of globular clusters. Lyman Spitzer's research in this field established the framework for decades of investigation. Now he summarizes in a unified, systematic wa...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Spitzer, Lyman S. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2014]
Edición:Course Book
Colección:Princeton Series in Astrophysics ; 25
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Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Frontmatter
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • 1. Overview
  • 2. Velocity Changes Produced by Stellar Encounters
  • 3. Evolution of Idealized Models
  • 4. Dynamical Evolution of the Standard Model
  • 5. Effects of External Fields
  • 6. Encounters with Binary Stars
  • 7. Late Phases of Cluster Evolution
  • List of Symbols
  • INDEX