Gauss’s Method for Secular Dynamics, Softened
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We show that the algorithm proposed by Gauss to compute the secular evolution of gravitationally interacting Keplerian rings extends naturally to softened gravitational interactions. The resulting tool is ideal for the study of the secular dynamical evolution of nearly Keplerian systems such as stellar clusters surrounding black holes in galactic nuclei, cometary clouds, or planetesimal discs. We illustrate its accuracy, efficiency and versatility on a variety of configurations.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009