Journal article
Potential-density basis sets in axisymmetric coordinates
Abstract
We present a general scheme for constructing potential-density basis sets in axisymmetric coordinates, for both infinite and finite systems. Several examples are given, starting from simple functions. The basis sets constructed are useful for galaxy modelling, N-body simulations and three-dimensional stability analyses of dynamical equilibria. Symbolic manipulation software implementing the technique is available.
Authors
Robijn FHA; Earn DJD
Journal
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, Vol. 282, No. 4, pp. 1129–1142
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
October 11, 1996
DOI
10.1093/mnras/282.4.1129
ISSN
0035-8711