Monte Carlo simulation of the jet stream processA Monte Carlo model is formulated to simulate the orbital evolution of a system of colliding particles. It is found that inelastic collision alone (even if the impact energy dissipation from collision is very large) does not lead to the formation of a narrow ring-like jet stream; instead, a flat disk structure, similar to Saturn's rings, usually results. To produce the radial focusing effect, it is argued that additional dynamical effects, which would strengthen the collisional interaction between the particles in near-circular orbits, is needed.
Document ID
19780057647
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Ip, W.-H. (California, University La Jolla, Calif., United States)