New Guidance on the Uncertainty of the Mass Segregation Ratio
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The mass segregation ratio (MSR) developed by R. J. Allison et al. is used to characterize the spatial distribution of mass in a stellar system. Proper quantification of the uncertainty is integral in making a physical interpretation of the MSR. Since the measured uncertainty can aid in determining if the mass segregation in a system is significant, incorrect estimations for this quantity can impact scientific conclusions. In this work, I provide a correction for the estimation of the MSR uncertainty.
Source: Research Notes of the AAS
Author: S. F. Schuler
Institution: University of Connecticut
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W7225383301