Dynamical evolution of globular-cluster systems in clusters of galaxies
Journal Article
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· Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States)
The dynamical processes that affect globular-cluster systems in clusters of galaxies are analyzed. Two-body and impulsive approximations are utilized to study dynamical friction, drag force, tidal stripping, tidal radii, globular-cluster swapping, tidal accretion, and galactic cannibalism. The evolution of galaxies and the collision of galaxies are simulated numerically; the steps involved in the simulation are described. The simulated data are compared with observations. Consideration is given to the number of galaxies, halo extension, location of the galaxies, distribution of the missing mass, nonequilibrium initial conditions, mass dependence, massive central galaxies, globular-cluster distribution, and lost globular clusters. 116 references.
- Research Organization:
- Observatorio Astronomico, La Plata, Argentina
- OSTI ID:
- 6238643
- Journal Information:
- Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States), Journal Name: Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.; (United States) Vol. 99; ISSN PASPA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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