Dynamics of Galaxy Interactions

6. Mechanics of Merging

Orbit Decay

Encounter of core/halo models. A close, parabolic encounter of two identical galaxy models, each consisting of a Jaffe (1981) model core and a Dehnen (1993) model halo. The core is shown in blue-while, while the halo is shown in red.

Final Encounters

Time Evolution. Second approach, merger, and subsequent relaxation of a remnant (Barnes 1992).

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