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MSI Seminar - The Importance of Being Eccentric

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Ann-Marie Madigan (University of Colorado Boulder)

Nov 6, 2018 3:30 PM
 Location: MSI Conference Room, 3550 University
MSI Seminar

Title: The Importance of Being Eccentric

Abstract: The dynamics of bodies on eccentric orbits largely determines the evolution of planetary systems and stars near massive black holes. In this talk I will review eccentric dynamics and demonstrate wide-ranging implications such as the orbital clustering of Kuiper Belt objects in the outer solar system (which motivates the planet nine hypothesis), ‘ double’ galactic nuclei, and the tidal disruptions of stars by massive black holes in post-merger galaxies.


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