<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">Peter (at least I think it is you who will read this),<div><br></div><div>I was wondering if the following message could be sent out over the MODEST email list.</div><div><br></div><div>David</div><div><br></div><div>%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%</div><div><br></div><div>Dear MODEST member,</div><div><br></div><div><div>I encourage you to register for parallel session EG4, "Self-Gravitating Systems",</div><div>at the upcoming Marcel Grossmann meeting in Stockholm:<br><br> <a href="http://www.icra.it/mg/mg13/par_sessions_chairs_details.htm">http://www.icra.it/mg/mg13/par_sessions_chairs_details.htm</a><br><br>Here is the session abstract:</div><div><br></div><div><b>Parallel Session:</b> EG4 - Self-Gravitating Systems<br><br>
<b>Description:</b> Galaxy nuclei and the cores of globular
clusters are regions where the density of stars can reach millions per
cubic parsec.
Modeling the dynamical evolution of such systems is critical for
understanding a number of fundamental processes, including core
collapse,
the creation of massive black holes, and the generation of
gravitational waves. But the computational challenges are severe, due to
the
large range in time scales; the steepness of gravitational force
gradients near a massive compact object; the need to include
relativistic
corrections to the equations of motion; and finite-size
(collisional) effects, among other factors. This session will focus on
recent progress
in this area. </div><div><br></div><div>While there will be poster sessions at MG13, the meeting organizers have stated </div><div>their hope of assigning a speaking slot to everyone who requests one. </div><div><br></div><div>D. Merritt</div></div><div><br></div></body></html>