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Orbits in the integrable H\'enon-Heiles systems

Chaotic Dynamics 2025-09-15 v1

Abstract

We study in detail the form of the orbits in integrable generalized H\'enon-Heiles systems with Hamiltonians of the form H=12(x˙2+Ax2+y˙2+By2)+ϵ(xy2+αx3).H = \frac{1}{2}(\dot{x}^2 + Ax^2 + \dot{y}^2 + By^2) + \epsilon(xy^2 + \alpha x^3). In particular, we focus on the invariant curves on Poincar\'e surfaces of section (y=0 y = 0) and the corresponding orbits on the xyx-y plane. We provide a detailed analysis of the transition from bounded to escaping orbits in each integrable system case, highlighting the mechanism behind the escape to infinity. Then, we investigate the form of the non-escaping orbits, conducting a comparative analysis across various integrable cases and physical parameters.

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@article{arxiv.2509.10201,
  title  = {Orbits in the integrable H\'enon-Heiles systems},
  author = {Athanasios C. Tzemos and George Contopoulos and Foivos Zanias},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2509.10201},
  year   = {2025}
}

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26 pages, 19 figures

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