Effect of tidal fields on star clustersWe follow the dynamical evolution of a star cluster in a galactic tidal field using a restricted N-body code. We find large asymmetric distortions in the outer profile of the cluster in the first 10 or so crossing times as material is lost. Prograde stars escape preferentially and establish a potentially observable retrograde rotation in the halo. We present the rate of particle loss and compare with the prescription proposed by Lee and Ostriker (1987).
Document ID
19930064723
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Chernoff, David (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Weinberg, Martin (Massachusetts Univ. Amherst, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: The formation and evolution of star clusters (A93-48676 20-90)