Potential Theory: Axisymmetric Models for Disk Galaxies

Related lectures (30)

Page 1 of 3

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

Explores indirect methods to detect dark matter in galaxies and clusters, revealing discrepancies between theory and observation.

Covers Newtonian mechanics, potential theory, Poisson Equation, Gauss Theorem, and spherical systems.

Covers the formulation of gravitational field equations and the motion of particles in gravitational fields.

Explores escape velocity, transfer velocity, and circular velocity in space mission design and operations.

Explores the conservation of angular momentum and gravitational concepts in physics.

Discusses recent space missions, solar radiation effects, and key concepts in spacecraft design and orbital mechanics.

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

Discusses defining tensors, space-time dimensionality, and challenges in formulating a relativistic theory of gravity.

Explores potential theory in spherical systems, including Nobel Prize-winning research on galactic centers.