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Stellar polytrope

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A stellar polytrope obeys P=Kρ1+1/n for constant K and polytropic index n. Its dimensionless density profile satisfies the Lane-Emden equation.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2026 / iii / Paper 317 / 1 / Solution

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