Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jan 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993egte.conf..207s&link_type=abstract
In its The Evolution of Galaxies and Their Environment p 209-210 (SEE N93-26706 10-90)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Astronomical Models, Galaxies, Oscillations, Star Formation, Spiral Galaxies, Stability
Scientific paper
Several oscillations have been identified in spherical galaxy models. These are normal mode oscillations in a stable galaxy. Each has its own distinct period and spatial form, and each rings without detectable damping through a Hubble time. The most important are: (1) a simple radial pulsation (fundamental mode), in which all parts of the galaxy move inward or outward with the same phase; and (2) a second spherically symmetrical radial mode with one node, so material inside the node moves outward when material outside moves inward. Numerical experiments suggest that normal mode oscillations may be present in nearly all galaxies at a considerably higher amplitude than has previously been thought. Amplitudes typically run a few percent of equilibrium values, and periods are around 50-300 Myrs in typical galaxies. These time scales are long enough that gas trapped near the center could cool during an oscillation cycle, allowing star formation activity. The second mode oscillations could cause bursts of star formation.
Miller Richard H.
Smith Barbara F.
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