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| Paper: |
Density Wave Theory of Galactic Spiral Arms: a Bridge from Swing-Amplification to Modal Theory |
| Volume: |
230, Galaxy Disks and Disk Galaxies |
| Page: |
205 |
| Authors: |
Fuchs, B. |
| Abstract: |
A stellar dynamical theory of spiral density waves is developed to study the role of inner boundaries in galactic disks. It is demonstrated that the emerging spiral density waves have modal character. Applications of the model to real galaxies are indicated. |
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