Fourth-Order Approximation for the Rotational Distortion of Stars of Arbitray Structure.
Abstract
Clairaut's theory of the rotational distortion of self-gravitating configurations of arbitrary structure, arising from axial rotation with constant angular velocity, previously developed to quantities of third order in superficial distortion, has now been extended to fourth-order terms. The differential equations governing the form and exterior potential of stars rotating in the previously described manner have been set up by the method followed in a previous paper (Z. Kopal, Astrophys. Space Sci. 24, 145 (1973)) together with their boundary conditions. Their applications to practical cases are being postponed for a subsequent investigation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 08, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA001305
Entities
People
- M. Kamala Mahanta
- Zdenek Kopal
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory