The Principle of Maximum Entropy and the Distribution of Mass in Galaxies
We do not have a final answer to the question of <i>why galaxies choose a particular internal mass distribution.</i> Here we examine whether the distribution is set by thermodynamic equilibrium (TE). Traditionally, TE is discarded for a number of reasons including the inefficiency of two...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-03-01
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| Series: | Universe |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/8/4/214 |