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Population synthesis in astrophysics

S.B. Popov, M.E. Prokhorov
P.K. Shternberg State Astronomical Institute at the M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russian Federation

Population synthesis is a method for numerical simulation of the population of objects with a complex evolution. This method is widely used in astrophysics. We consider its main applications to studying astronomical objects. Examples of modeling evolution are given for populations of close binaries and isolated neutron stars. The application of the method to studying active galactic nuclei and the integral spectral characteristics of galaxies is briefly discussed. An extensive bibliography on all the topics covered is provided.

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PACS: 97.10.-q, 97.60.Jd, 97.80.-d (all)
DOI: 10.1070/PU2007v050n11ABEH006179
URL: http://ufn.ru/en/articles/2007/11/b/
Citation: Popov S B, Prokhorov M E "Population synthesis in astrophysics" Phys. Usp. 50 1123–1146 (2007)

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TI Population synthesis in astrophysics
AU Popov, S. B.
AU Prokhorov, M. E.
PB Physics-Uspekhi
PY 2007
JO Physics-Uspekhi
JF Physics-Uspekhi
JA Phys. Usp.
VL 50
IS 11
SP 1123-1146
UR http://ufn.ru/en/articles/2007/11/b/
ER http://dx.doi.org/10.1070/PU2007v050n11ABEH006179

This article in Russian: С.Б. Попов, М.Е. Прохоров «Популяционный синтез в астрофизике» УФН 177 1179–1206 (2007)

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