physical review e, statistical, nonlinear, and soft matter physics2001Vol. 63pp. 026609
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gridnev2001classicalphysical
Abstract
In this paper we postulate and solve the following problem: Prove in the framework of Newtonian mechanics that three Coulomb charges (-1,Q,Q) for Q>4 will leave any initial volume in a finite time and estimate this time. We also discuss possible generalizations of the problem and its relation to stability of ions and molecules.