Tidal disruption of globular clusters in the Galaxy

Journal Article · Thu Nov 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Sov. Astron. AJ (Engl. Transl.); (United States)

OSTI ID:5510642

Surdin, V G

The process wherein globular clusters are disrupted by internal relaxation and the tidal forces of the Galaxy is considered. Clusters of mass M< or =10/sup 5/ M/sub sun/ will decay efficiently and those with M< or =10/sup 4/ M/sub sun/ will be completely destroyed, regardless of their location in the Galaxy. Certain properties of the mass function of globular clusters are thereby explained, as well as their space distribution in the central part of the Galaxy and the dependence of their degree of concentration on mass.

• Research Organization: Shternberg Astronomical Institute, Moscow
• OSTI ID: 5510642
• Journal Information: Sov. Astron. AJ (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: Sov. Astron. AJ (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 23:6; ISSN SAAJA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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