Thermodynamics of self-gravitating particles

Padmanabhan, T. (2008) Thermodynamics of self-gravitating particles Resonance - Journal of Science Education, 13 (10). pp. 941-950. ISSN 0971-8044

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Abstract

The statistical mechanics of a system of particles interacting through gravity leads to several counter-intuitive features. We explore one of them, called Antonov instability, in this installment.

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Keywords:Thermodynamics; Gravitation
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