Scientists discover more than 600 new periodic orbits of the famous three-body problem

10/15/2017

This article discusses a breakthrough in the understanding of the famous three-body problem in physics. The three-body problem refers to the mathematical challenge of understanding the motion of three celestial bodies, such as planets, under their mutual gravitational influence. Traditionally, finding periodic orbits in this problem has been a difficult task. However, scientists have now discovered a new method to predict and classify periodic orbits in the three-body problem. This finding has implications for understanding the dynamics of celestial systems and may contribute to advancements in astrophysics and space exploration.

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