Computer simulations of close encounters between single stars and hard binaries

Computer simulations have been used in the analysis of close encounters between hard binaries and single stars. Emphasis is placed on the experimental study of the physics of these encounters. The cross sections of energy transfer between hard binaries and field stars is computed using the results o...

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Published in:The Astronomical journal 1980-09, Vol.85, p.1281-1291
Main Authors: Hills, J. G., Fullerton, L. W.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Computer simulations have been used in the analysis of close encounters between hard binaries and single stars. Emphasis is placed on the experimental study of the physics of these encounters. The cross sections of energy transfer between hard binaries and field stars is computed using the results of the simulations at zero impact parameter.
ISSN:0004-6256
DOI:10.1086/112798