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Classical angular momentum in multi-body systems

Published on:

8 May 2024

Primary Category:

Mathematical Physics

Paper Authors:

Zhongqi Liang,

Jesús Pérez-Ríos

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Applies concept of grand angular momentum from quantum physics to classical systems

Uses tree diagrams to represent coordinate systems

Decomposes grand angular momentum into 3D angular momenta

Generalizes some 2-body problem results

Derives scattering angle equation for multi-body case

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Classical angular momentum in multi-body systems

This paper analyzes the concept of grand angular momentum, used in quantum studies of systems with multiple bodies, and applies it to classical physics problems. Using tree diagrams to represent different coordinate systems, the authors decompose the grand angular momentum into regular 3D angular momenta. This allows generalizing some 2-body results, and deriving an expression for the scattering angle in a general multi-body system.

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