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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