The structure of star clusters. II. Steady-state velocity distributions
Abstract
Steady-state solutions of the Fokker-Planck equation are given for various values of stellar mass and cutoff velocity. Michie's approximation formula is examined and given a stronger justification.
- Publication:
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The Astronomical Journal
- Pub Date:
- June 1965
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- Bibcode:
- 1965AJ.....70..376K