Static n-Body Problem: Definition and Explanation

[yoyo7259]

What does it mean for an n-body problem to be static? I come from a mathematics background, so I don't know much about relativity, and I can't seem to find a clear, detailed definition of what a static n-body configuration is. If anyone can explain this to me, I would be very grateful. Thanks.

 

[ice109]

maybe that there's a superposition of repulsive and attractive fields?

 

[Loren Booda]

Most likely a "Static universe" (Einstein's first general relativistic cosmology, before modification by the cosmological constant) described at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Static_universe" as "dynamically stable."

It maintains in theory a gravitational balance between galaxies, stars, gas and other astronomical objects.