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Effect of rotation on the stability of a gravitating cylinder

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The effect of rotation on the stability of an idealised gravitating cylinder is studied. It is seen that the range of unstable modes is increased with increasing angular velocities.

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  1. Department of Physics and Astrophysics, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

    Alka M. Karnik

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Karnik, A.M. Effect of rotation on the stability of a gravitating cylinder. Astrophys Space Sci 83, 209–212 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00648554

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