Notes
Need to concentrate on:
- any differences that might arise due to inclination
- any differences that might arise because of different
inclinations, i.e i1 vs. i2
- the importance of the bulge - this can be done by comparing
results from self consistent and test particle models.
- using the tails to guide the matching process - this is because
we are unsure of how the bulges are affected by the BDH and Spheroid
models. Biasing our analysis by giving the bulge such a key role in
the matching process may render the fit meaningless if the bulge is
sensitive to the nature of the model used.
In the matching process, favour high eccentricity, plunging
encounters. Seems more natural (maybe because they will have a higher
energy, therefore a longer period, therefore would expect to see these
types merging at present time.)
8th September 1999