Open AccessA new outcome of binary–binary scattering
Author(s) -
Heggie Douglas C.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
monthly notices of the royal astronomical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.058
H-Index - 383
eISSN - 1365-2966
pISSN - 0035-8711
DOI - 10.1046/j.1365-8711.2000.04027.x
Subject(s) - physics , binary number , scattering , binary independence model , outcome (game theory) , binary star , orbit (dynamics) , statistical physics , astrophysics , theoretical physics , stars , quantum mechanics , aerospace engineering , mathematical economics , arithmetic , mathematics , engineering
A recently discovered solution of the three‐body problem represents a new possible byproduct of binary–binary scattering. This is demonstrated by an explicit example. A way of detecting the new orbit automatically is discussed, and we give estimates related to the probability of its formation.