The Simplest Complexity: The Story of the Three-Body Problem

Barak Kol

doi:10.3390/e28060610

The Simplest Complexity: The Story of the Three-Body Problem

Barak Kol^*

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Racah Institute of Physics

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Abstract

This article offers a broad-brush account of the Newtonian three-body problem, from its origins with Newton to its vibrant present, emphasizing its enduring influence on theoretical physics. It unfolds through a series of self-contained episodes that illuminate the scientific fields and the paradigm shift that have grown out of this problem.

Original language	English
Article number	610
Journal	Entropy
Volume	28
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3390/e28060610
State	Published - Jun 2026

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Keywords

celestial mechanics
chaos
history of physics
statistical physics
three-body problem

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