Lecture

Stability of Stellar Systems

Description

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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