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Stability of Collisionless Stellar Systems

Mechanisms for the Dynamical Structure of Galaxies

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Part of the book series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library (ASSL, volume 185)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-4
  2. Introduction

    • P. L. Palmer
    Pages 5-11
  3. Description of the Orbital Motions

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    Pages 12-45
  4. General Perturbation Theory

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    Pages 46-67
  5. Constructing Equilibrium Models

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    Pages 68-82
  6. Non-Rotating Spherical Systems

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    Pages 83-101
  7. Isotropic Systems

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    Pages 102-109
  8. Anisotropic Spherical Systems

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    Pages 110-144
  9. Spherical Systems with Rotation

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    Pages 145-163
  10. Axisymmetric Systems

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    Pages 164-180
  11. Numerical Modelling Techniques

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    Pages 181-208
  12. Non-Linear Evolution and Endstates

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    Pages 209-251
  13. Disc Galaxies

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    Pages 252-309
  14. Back Matter

    Pages 310-349

About this book

Recent advances in our understanding of instabilities in galactic type systems have led to an unravelling of some of the mysteries of what determines the form galaxies take. This book focuses on the mathematical development of the subject, assuming no prior knowledge of it, with a strong emphasis on the underlying physical interpretation. This framework is used to discuss the most relevant instabilities which are believed to be closely involved in the way galaxies are formed, in a model independent manner. The relevant observed properties of galaxies that may be used to establish the role of these physical mechanisms are discussed.
The book also includes a chapter discussing numerical simulation techniques, with attention paid to their limitations and to recent advances in this approach. It is demonstrated that recent developments in computer hardware enable a detailed comparison of simulations with analysis. Thus the simulations extend our physical understanding beyond the limitations of the analysis.
The book is intended for use by postgraduate students and researchers in the areas of cosmology, extragalactic astronomy and dynamics.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Queen Mary and Westfield College, University of London, UK

    P. L. Palmer

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Softcover Book USD 169.99
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