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Constrained Dynamics on Eccentric Conic Orbits: Dirac-Bergmann and Hamilton-Jacobi Approaches

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2025-08-01 v1

Abstract

In this work, we investigate a Lagrangian model describing a particle constrained to move along non-degenerate conic sections, parameterized by the orbital eccentricity e e . In the non-relativistic regime, we apply the Dirac--Bergmann algorithm to identify a set of four second-class constraints, compute the corresponding Dirac brackets, and isolate the true physical degrees of freedom. This procedure yields a unified Hamiltonian treatment of circular (e=0 e = 0 ), elliptical (0<e<1 0 < e < 1 ), parabolic (e=1 e = 1 ), and hyperbolic (e>1 e > 1 ) trajectories. We then extend the analysis to the relativistic case, where we observe a similar constraint structure and construct the associated Dirac brackets accordingly. Finally, using the Hamilton-Jacobi formalism, we identify a set of non-involutive constraints; by introducing generalized brackets, we restore integrability and derive the correct equations of motion. A comparative analysis of both formalisms highlights their complementary features and deepens our understanding of the dynamics governing particles restricted to conic geometries.

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@article{arxiv.2507.23271,
  title  = {Constrained Dynamics on Eccentric Conic Orbits: Dirac-Bergmann and Hamilton-Jacobi Approaches},
  author = {Alejandro G. Andarcia-Caballero and Jaime Manuel-Cabrera and Luis G. Romero-Hernández and Jorge M. Paulin-Fuentes},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2507.23271},
  year   = {2025}
}

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40 pages

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