Polytrope

In astrophysics, a polytrope is a solution to the Lane-Emden equation.

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Astrophysics: Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties (luminosity, density, temperature and chemical composition) of astronomical objects such as stars, galaxies, and the interstellar medium, as well as their interactions. The study o...

Lane-Emden equation: In astrophysics, the Lane-Emden equation is applicable to magnetohydrodynamic fluids under the action of force-free magnetic fields....