A7 · Galactic dynamics
A 29-module path through a7 · galactic dynamics, in study order from foundations to the frontier.
Modules
- Gravitational Two-Body Problem
- Gravitational N-Body Problem
- Two-Body Relaxation Time
- Collisionless Boltzmann Equation
- Distribution Function and Phase Space
- Jeans Equations
- Jeans Theorem
- Virial Theorem in Stellar Systems
- Galactic Potential Models
- Orbits in Spherical Potentials
- Orbits in Axisymmetric and Triaxial Potentials
- Action-Angle Variables
- Epicyclic Approximation
- Isothermal Sphere and King Models
- Violent Relaxation
- Phase Mixing and Chaotic Mixing
- Dynamical Friction
- Tidal Forces and Tidal Radii
- Dark-Matter Halos
- NFW and Density Profiles of Halos
- Galactic Rotation Curves and Mass Modeling
- Galaxy Mergers and Interactions
- Tidal Tails and Merger Signatures
- N-Body Simulation Methods
- Spiral Density Waves
- Bar Instabilities and Disk Dynamics
- Toomre Stability Criterion
- Gravitational Softening and Two-Body Heating
- Schwarzschild and Made-to-Measure Modeling