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A truly elementary proof of Bertrand's theorem

arXiv:1411.7057 · doi:10.1119/1.4901974

Abstract

An elementary proof of Bertrand's theorem is given by examining the radial orbit equation, without needing to solve complicated equations or integrals.

9 pages with 1 figure. To be published in American Journal of Physics

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