Ergodic Concepts in Stellar Dynamics: Proceedings of an International Workshop Held at Geneva Observatory University of Geneva, Switzerland, 1-3 March 1993

Advances in the dynamics of stellar systems have been made recently by applying mathematical methods of ergodic theory and chaotic dynamics, by numerous computer simulations, and by observations with the most powerful telescopes. This has led to a considerable change of our view on stellar systems. These systems appear much more chaotic than was previously thought and subject to various instabilities leading to new paths of evolution than previously thought. The implications are fundamental...