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Perturbation (astronomy)

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Kinetic Theory of Plasma: Linearized Vlasov Equations

Explores the kinetic theory of plasma, focusing on linearized Vlasov equations in hot magnetized plasmas and the behavior of plasma particles in phase space.

Orbital Motion and Kepler's Laws

Covers the two-body problem, Newton's law, gravitational perturbations, and Kepler's laws.

Gravity Waves and Instabilities

Covers perturbation theory, compressible fluids, sound waves, instabilities, energy equations, and gravity waves.

Earth-Centered-Earth-Fixed (ECEF) Frame

Explores the ECEF frame for satellite positions, orbital planes, and orbit parameters.

Harmonic oscillators

Covers the equation of motion for a harmonic oscillator and fundamental modes of coupled oscillators.

Mercury's Precession: Calculation Methods

Explores methods to calculate Mercury's precession and analyzes celestial mechanics concepts.