Constrained Dynamics on Eccentric Conic Orbits: Dirac-Bergmann and Hamilton-Jacobi Approaches
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 . 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 (), elliptical (), parabolic (), and hyperbolic () 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.
Cite
@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