arXiv · nlin/0104057
Generalizations of the Störmer Problem for Dust Grain Orbits
Abstract
We consider the generalized Störmer Problem that includes the electromagnetic and gravitational forces on a charged dust grain near a planet. For dust grains a typical charge to mass ratio is such that neither force can be neglected. Including the gravitational force gives rise to stable circular orbits that encircle that plane entirely above/below the equatorial plane. The effects of the different forces are discussed in detail. A modified 3rd Kepler's law is found and analyzed for dust grains.
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H. R. Dullin, M. Horányi, J. E. Howard. 2001-04-24. Generalizations of the Störmer Problem for Dust Grain Orbits. https://doi.org/10.1016/s0167-2789(02)00550-x
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