An Infinite Family of Self-consistent Models for Axisymmetric Flat Galaxies

Abstract

We present the formulation of a new infinite family of self-consistent stellar models, designed to describe axisymmetric flat galaxies. The corresponding density-potential pair is obtained as a superposition of members belonging to the generalized Kalnajs family, by imposing the condition that the density can be expressed as a regular function of the gravitational potential, in order to derive analytically the corresponding equilibrium distribution functions (DF). The resulting models are characterized by a well-behaved surface density, as in the case of generalized Kalnajs discs. Then, we present a study of the kinematical behavior which reveals, in some particular cases, a very satisfactory behavior of the rotational curves (without the assumption of a dark matter halo). We also analyze the equatorial orbit's stability and Poincare surfaces of section are performed for the 3-dimensional orbits. Finally, we obtain the corresponding equilibrium DFs, using the approaches introduced by Kalnajs (Ap. J., 205, 751, 1976) and Dejonghe (Phys. Rep., 133 (3-4), 217, 1986).

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