Lecture

Stability of Stellar Systems

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This lecture explores the stability of stellar systems at equilibrium, focusing on perturbation theory and linear response theory. Topics include the principle of maximum entropy, linearized equations for self-gravitating systems, and the Jeans instability. The instructor discusses the response of homogeneous fluids and stellar systems to weak perturbations, emphasizing stability conditions and dispersion relations.

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