Dynamics of the Milky Way Tidal Streams and Extended Distribution Functions for the Galactic Disc
This work presents a study of methods useful for modeling and understanding dynamical systems in the Galaxy. A natural coordinate system for the study of dynamical systems is the angle-action coordinate system. New methods for the approximation of the action-angle variables in general potentials are...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2015, 2015
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2015 |
| Series: | Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Angle-Action Estimation in a General Axisymmetric Potential
- Actions, Angles and Frequencies from Numerically Integrated Orbits
- Action Estimation Using a Triaxial Stäckel Approximation
- Stream-Orbit Misalignment
- Stream Modelling in Angle-Frequency Space
- Determining the Velocity Dispersion of the Thick Disc
- Extended Distribution Functions for the Galactic Disc
- Conclusions