Basic N-body modelling of the evolution of globular clusters -- I. Time scaling
Basic N-body modelling of the evolution of globular clusters -- I. Time scaling
We consider the use of N-body simulations for studying the evolution of rich star clusters (i.e. globular clusters).The dynamical processes included in this study are restricted to gravitational (point-mass) interactions, the steady tidal field of a galaxy, and instantaneous mass loss resulting from stellar evolution. With evolution driven by these …