| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893046 | Chaos, Solitons & Fractals | 2009 | 15 Pages |
Abstract
We calculate equatorial and halo orbits around a non-spherical (both oblate and prolate) magnetic planet. It is known that circular equatorial and halo orbits exist for a dust grain orbiting a spherical magnetic planet. However, the frequency of the orbit is constrained by the charge–mass ratio of the particle. If the non-sphericity of the planet is taken into account this constraint is modified or, in some cases, it disappears.
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Authors
Manuel Iñarrea, Víctor Lanchares, Jesús F. Palacián, Ana I. Pascual, J. Pablo Salas, Patricia Yanguas,