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Mean-motion resonances in the Solar system
A curated collection of essential papers on mean-motion resonances in the asteroid belt, TNO, and beyond.
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Extrasolar Planets in Mean‐Motion Resonance: Apses Alignment and Asymmetric Stationary Solutions
C. Beauge et al. (2003)
- Published
- Aug 20, 2003
- Journal
- The Astrophysical Journal · Vol. 593 · No. 2
- DOI
- 10.1086/376568
At a GlanceAI
Explains apsidal alignment and asymmetric stationary states in resonant extrasolar planet pairs.
SummaryAI
The paper analyzes how pairs of extrasolar planets locked in mean-motion resonance can settle into long-lived “stationary” configurations where the planets’ apsidal lines are aligned. It highlights that, beyond simple symmetric resonant geometries, resonant systems can also admit asymmetric stationary solutions. These resonance equilibria help interpret the architecture and stability of observed resonant exoplanet systems and constrain their possible dynamical histories.
Method SnapshotAI
Analytical dynamical modeling of mean-motion resonances to identify stationary (equilibrium) resonant configurations.
BackgroundAI
Celestial mechanics of planetary motion, especially mean-motion resonances and secular (apsidal) dynamics.