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Fifty New Invariants of N-Periodics in the Elliptic Billiard

Arnold Mathematical Journal (JAM), 2020
Abstract

We introduce 50+ invariants manifested by the dynamic geometry of N-periodics in the Elliptic Billiard, detected with an experimental/interactive toolbox. These involve sums, products and ratios of distances, areas, angles, etc. Though curious in their manifestation, said invariants do all depend upon the two fundamental conserved quantities in an Elliptic Billiard: perimeter and Joachimsthal's constant. Several proofs have already been contributed (references are provided); these have mainly relied on algebraic geometry. We very much welcome new proofs and contributions.

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