A Note on Numerical Modelling of Stellar Structure Equations

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 I wrote a expository paper with one of my classmates on numerical modelling of stellar structure equations. It was written for the purpose of paper presentation in my astrophysics course.

 The abstract of the paper : 

We discuss methods of calculating stellar parameter values from the usual stellar structure equations. Using polytropic assumption on the stellar structure equations, we will first derive the Lane-Emden equation. Afterwards, we will give some introductory level details on the numerical methods involved.

Here's the link to the paper: A Note on Numerical Modelling of Stellar Structure Equations

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