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The Origin of Chaos in the Outer Solar System.

Authors :
Murray, N.
Holman, M.
Source :
Science. 3/19/1999, Vol. 283 Issue 5409, p1877-1881. 5p. 2 Charts, 3 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

Presents a new analytic theory which seeks to resolve whether the solar system is stable or chaotic. Cause of the chaos among the jovian planets; Rough estimates of the Lyapunov time and the dynamical lifetime of Uranus; When the jovian planets entered the resonance; Numerical integrations; Epoch of resonance capture.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
283
Issue :
5409
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1671464
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.283.5409.1877