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When should we use direct O(N^2) N-body simulation (instead of other methods)?

I've read a small tutorial on N-body simulation methods. What it says about direct N-body simulation is: These codes are often used in star cluster dynamics or in other contexts where multiple stars ...
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Is this paper on globular cluster stability still up to date?

I'm looking to better understand the stability of globular clusters for an n-body dynamical simulation, specifically with respect to initial data conditions. I know that the total potential energy ...
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