Algebraic Dust Clouds at L4 & L5

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Authors: Doug Doucette
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Abstract

The stability of L4/L5 dust clouds is shown to be a physical expression of a specific Poisson algebraic structure in their perturbation space. This structure rigorously validates the application of KAM and Nekhoroshev theories, leading to proven exponential stability and the persistence of invariant tori. A sequence of eleven theorems quantifies the cloud's properties—such as its spatial extent, density gradient, and secular evolution—while also revealing new topological and spectral features. These include protected resonant frequencies and a demonstrated resilience to radiative forcing. Ultimately, this work unifies the cloud's physical robustness with a powerful underlying mathematical architecture, providing a new model for analyzing complex Hamiltonian systems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mathematical Dynamics and Fractals Spacecraft Dynamics and Control Astro and Planetary Science

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
9 March 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book