Factorization of the Stability Polynomials of Ring Systems

arXiv1705.02701MaRDI QIDQ6286380FDOQ6286380

Authors: Eduardo S. G. Leandro 

Publication date: 7 May 2017

Abstract: Let $D_n$ be the dihedral group with $2n$ elements, and suppose $n$ is greater than one. We call ring system a finite $D_n$-symmetric set of points in $mathbb{R}^2$. Ring systems have been used as models for planets surrounded by rings, and may be seen as relative equilibria of the $N$-body or the $N$-vortex problem. As a first significant step towards linear stability analysis, we study the factorization of the stability polynomial of an arbitrary ring system by systematically exploiting the ring's symmetry through representation theory of finite groups. Our results generalize contributions by J. C. Maxwell from mid-XIX century until contemporary authors such as J. Palmore and R. Moeckel, among others.

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

(n)-body problems (70F10) Smooth dynamical systems: general theory (37Cxx) Dynamical systems in classical and celestial mechanics (37N05) Dynamics of a system of particles, including celestial mechanics (70Fxx)

This page was built for publication: Factorization of the Stability Polynomials of Ring Systems

Report a bug (only for logged in users!)Click here to report a bug for this page (MaRDI item Q6286380)