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Galaxy N-point correlation functions: Theoretical amplitudes for arbitrary N

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/184189· OSTI ID:6814559
Scaling arguments have suggested the hierarchical form of galaxy N-point correlation functions, kappa/sub N/ = Q/sub N/xi/sup N/-1, where xi is the two-point function, but such arguments are inherently unable to predict the amplitudes Q/sub N/. Assuming this form, substituting in the BBGKY hierarchy, and using graph theory combinatories, I find amplitudes Q/sub N/ = (4Q/N)/sup N/-2N/(2N-2), where Q is the reduced three-point amplitude. As an application, I compute the probability of large void regions in the hierarchical picture.
Research Organization:
Astronomy and Astrophysics Center, The University of Chicago
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-80ER10773
OSTI ID:
6814559
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J., Lett. Ed.; (United States) Vol. 277:1; ISSN AJLEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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