Theoretical Mathematics & Applications

Bounded solutions to the differential equation of planetary motion under general relativity

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  •                                                    Abstract

    In this brief note, the nonlinear differential equation describing planetary motion under general relativity is studied using polar coordinates and the phase space (r,r,)
    . Conditions are then given when the relativistic equation yield bounded solutions by looking at the equilibrium points of first integrals of the equation.