Galactic Dynamics «2027»

: Analyzing how individual stars move within these potentials, including orbits in axisymmetric and triaxial galaxies.

: Understanding systems where individual stellar encounters are rare enough to be ignored. This uses the Collisionless Boltzmann Equation and Jeans Equations to describe equilibrium. Galactic Dynamics

: Explaining the origin and stability of spiral structures through density wave theory. : Analyzing how individual stars move within these

: Studying processes like dynamical friction (the "drag" on massive objects moving through a sea of stars) and violent relaxation . Essential Resources Galactic Dynamics