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Numerical integration methods for galactic orbit computations

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Seven algorithms are investigated for integrating stellar orbits in axisymmetric and time-independent galactic models. We find that for this purpose, impressive gains over older methods are possible with higher order Runge-Kutta methods and variable order methods.

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  1. F. C. House

    Present address: Astronomisches Institut, Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 463, Bochum, W. Germany

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  1. Physics Dept. and Centre for Research in Experimental Space Science, York University, Toronto, Canada

    F. C. House, K. A. Innanen & D. W. Keenan

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House, F.C., Innanen, K.A. & Keenan, D.W. Numerical integration methods for galactic orbit computations. Celestial Mechanics 11, 3–11 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01228731

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