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RESEARCH PRODUCT

The dawning of the theory of equilibrium figures: a brief historical account from the 16th through the 20th century

G Iurato

subject

celestial bodieatomic nucleiSelf-gravitanting fluid; hydrodynamics; celestial bodies; atomic nucleiSelf-gravitanting fluidhydrodynamic

description

A very brief historical survey of the theory of equilibrium figures is outlined, from the early origins, dating back to the late 1500s, until up the latest 20th century developments. A seen toward physical applications, ranging from relativistic astrophysics through nuclear physics, is also provided.

http://hdl.handle.net/10447/102588