An extensive search for stable periodic orbits of the equal-mass zero angular momentum three-body problem
By: Ivan Hristov, Radoslava Hristova, Kiyotaka Tanikawa
Potential Business Impact:
Finds stable paths for three objects moving together.
A special 2D initial conditions' domain of the equal-mass zero angular momentum planar three-body problem, which has been formerly studied, is analyzed to deepen the knowledge of the stability regions in it. The decay times in the domain are carefully computed. Four stability regions are established. 971 verified initial conditions for linearly stable periodic collisionless orbits are found. Many of these identified initial conditions are new ones. The periodic orbits of each stability region are characterized by a certain pattern in their syzygy sequences. Additional computations show that the orbits found should be considered as candidates for KAM-stable orbits.
Similar Papers
Numerical search for three-body periodic free-fall orbits with central symmetry
Classical Physics
Finds new ways for three objects to orbit.
Orbital Stabilization and Time Synchronization of Unstable Periodic Motions in Underactuated Robots
Robotics
Robots stay in orbit and sync their moves.
Arnold Diffusion in the Full Three-Body Problem
Dynamical Systems
Predicts how planets move for a long time.