ISSN:
1573-2754
Keywords:
galactic density wave
;
spiral structure
;
nonlinear stellar response
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
,
Mathematics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The nonlinear stellar response to the growing spiral gravitational disturbance is calculated. The result shows that this nonlinear response leads to the increase of Q, and the decrease of the growth rate. This self-regulation mechanism is an important reason for the growing spiral mode to reach a quasi-stationary state eventually.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02115674