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A comparison of five algorithms for numerical orbit computation in galaxy models

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The relative merits of five algorithms for numerical orbit computation in galaxy models are discussed. Each method has its peculiar advantages; the choice of algorithm depends mainly on the complexity of the force equations and the required accuracy.

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    K. A. Papp, K. A. Innanen & A. T. Patrick

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Papp, K.A., Innanen, K.A. & Patrick, A.T. A comparison of five algorithms for numerical orbit computation in galaxy models. Celestial Mechanics 21, 337–349 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01231272

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