Abstract
A kinetic theory of cluster formation is developed based on the recent numerical results of N-body systems. First, a stability criterion for equilibrium clusters is formulated in terms of residence time distributions. Secondly, the Negative-Weibull distribution is derived theoretically in a certain scaling hypothesis under a free particle approximation. Thirdly, the origin of the Universal Long Tail is explained from a general feature of nearly integrable hamiltonian dynamics. Lastly, the collapse of unstable cluster is briefly discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1-11 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Progress of Theoretical Physics Supplement |
| Issue number | 139 |
| Publication status | Published - 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)