Luca Ciotti (Università degli Studi, Bologna, Italy)
The study of stellar dynamics is experiencing an exciting new wave of interest thanks to observational campaigns and the ready availability of powerful computers. Whilst its relevance includes many areas of astrophysics, from the structure of the Milky Way to dark matter halos, few texts are suited to advanced students. This volume provides a broad overview of the key concepts beyond the elementary level, bridging the gap between the standard texts and specialist literature. The author reviews Newtonian gravity in depth before examining the dynamical properties of collisional and...
The study of stellar dynamics is experiencing an exciting new wave of interest thanks to observational campaigns and the ready availability of powerfu...