Gravitational Dynamics

Description

Gravity plays a central role in the dynamics of all astrophysical systems - from stars to the Universe as a whole. This timely volume examines all aspects of gravitational dynamics - from stellar systems and galaxy disks, to the dynamics of the Local Group, large scale structures and motions, galaxy formation and general relativity. Each chapter is written by a world expert renowned for original contributions to the field. The authors are: James Binney, Roger Blandford, David Burstein, Tim de Zeeuw, George Efstathiou, Steve Gull, Nick Kaiser, J. Katz, Donald Lynden-Bell, Ruth Lynden-Bell, Douglas Lin, Jeremiah Ostriker, T. Padmanabhan, J. Papaloizou, Jim Peebles, Jim Pringle, Martin Rees, Maarteen Schmidt, Scott Tremaine and Simon White. This volume provides a broad, pedagogical introduction to gravitational dynamics for graduate students, and an up-to-date review for researchers in cosmology, astrophysics, mathematical physics and applied mathematics.

'These collected papers from the Proceedings of the 36th Hertmonceux Conference will form a historical highpoint in the subject in years to come. With papers from twenty-three distinguished scientists, these proceedings ... give a wonderful description of many aspects of galaxy dynamics.' Irish Astronomical Journal ' ... an up-to-date overview of the field for researchers ... not only can readers brush up on their subjects of research, but they may also be tempted to broaden their horizons by dipping into chapters that lie beyond their usual fields.' Michael Merrifield, The Observatory