Formation of quasi-stationary states in self-gravitating systems

Description
The dynamics and thermodynamics of systems with long range interactions generally is a rich and fascinating topic covering many different fields and systems. It is well known that, when the potential of interaction is attractive and unshielded, these systems can spontaneously organize into coherent structures which are generally characterized by long-time relaxation and correspond to the formation of out of equilibrium quasi-stationary states. We discuss the formation of quasi stationary states in self-gravitating systems, considering the differences and the analogies between finite and infinite systems.
Organised by Andrea Rapisarda