Abstract
Let us consider a spherical star of radius R, in equilibrium, stratified in homogeneous concentric layers, whose center is O. We introduce an outward-directed axis Or and a unit vector r on this axis, also outward-directed (see Figure 1).
Keywords
These keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves.
Preview
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1973 D. Reidel Publishing Company Dordrecht, Holland
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Kourganoff, V. (1973). Mechanical Equilibrium: The Equilibrium between the Gravitational Force Per Unit Volume and the Gradient of the Total Pressure. In: Introduction to the Physics of Stellar Interiors. Astrophysics and Space Science Library, vol 34. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2539-3_2
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2539-3_2
Publisher Name: Springer, Dordrecht
Print ISBN: 978-94-010-2541-6
Online ISBN: 978-94-010-2539-3
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive