Potential Theory: Spherical Systems

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Discusses potential theory and axisymmetric models for disk galaxies, focusing on mathematical tools and applications in astrophysics.

Covers the standard model in cosmology and the structure of the Milky Way, including dark matter and galaxy formation.

Explores spherical systems, models, and potentials, including circular speed and escape speed.

Explores the matter content in the universe, including galaxy mass, dark matter relics, and the history of the universe.

Explores the rotation of the Milky Way galaxy and the determination of Oort constants.

Explores the dynamics of quantum lasers, including the Purcell Effect and atomic decay rates.

Explores the evolution and morphology of galaxies, from elliptical galaxies lacking star formation to spiral galaxies with young stars.

Explores galaxy disk models, orbits, potentials, and circular velocity in disk galaxies.

Explores the stability of rotating systems, focusing on spiral structures and the winding problem in observed spirals.

Introduces Christoffel symbols and gravity concepts before Einstein, discussing mathematical tensors and the Nobel Prize in Physics.