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Paper: Evolution of Galactic Globular Clusters
Volume: 92, Formation of the Galactic Halo. . . . Inside and Out
Page: 491
Authors: Murali, Chigurupati; Weinberg, Martin D.
Abstract: We study cluster evolution under the influence of the spherical component of the Galaxy. We find that: 1) heating on circular and low-eccentricity orbits can control the evolution of disk and inner halo clusters; 2) tidal limitation leads to evaporation of high-eccentricity clusters out to 20 kpc; 3) bulge shocking strongly constrains survival of clusters which form in an initial radial collapse. The results imply strong evolution near the peak of the observed cluster luminosity function.
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