This paper deals with the so-called Boltzmann billiard, that is, a billiard subjected to a central force of the type $V(r)=-\alpha/r-\beta/r^2$, $\alpha$ and $\beta$ being positive constants, and with a straight reflection table. In the particular case of $\alpha$ and $\beta$ positive, we prove the presence of a symbolic dynamics, and hence of positive topological entropy, at positive energy and for $\beta$ sufficiently small.
Chaotic Boltzmann's Billiard Systems at positive energy
Irene De Blasi;Susanna Terracini
2025-01-01
Abstract
This paper deals with the so-called Boltzmann billiard, that is, a billiard subjected to a central force of the type $V(r)=-\alpha/r-\beta/r^2$, $\alpha$ and $\beta$ being positive constants, and with a straight reflection table. In the particular case of $\alpha$ and $\beta$ positive, we prove the presence of a symbolic dynamics, and hence of positive topological entropy, at positive energy and for $\beta$ sufficiently small.
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