Published August 1974
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Journal article
Density-wave theory of the spiral structure of galaxies
Description
This article reviews the gravitational interpretation of the spiral structure of galaxies in terms of density waves. After stating the basic problems to be explained, we describe the theory of density waves in stellar and gaseous disks of galaxies, and discuss the merits and difficulties provided by the concept of density waves for our present understanding of spiral galaxies.
Additional details
Identifiers
- DOI
- 10.1086/129616;
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
- Journal Volume
- 86
- Journal Issue
- 512
- Series
- Publ. Astron. Soc. Pac.
- Journal Page Range
- 341
- ISSN
- 0004-6280
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United States
- Country of Input or Organization
- United States
- INIS RN
- 6167265
- Subject category
- S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
- Descriptors DEI
- CONFIGURATION; DENSITY; GALAXIES; GRAVITATIONAL FIELDS; WAVE PROPAGATION
- Descriptors DEC
- PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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- Notes
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