 Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector (source code)

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For the repulsive inverse-square Hamiltonian $H=\mathbf p^2/(2m)+k/r$, the Laplace-Runge-Lenz vector
$$
\mathbf A=\mathbf p\times\mathbf L+mk\widehat{\mathbf r}
$$
is conserved. It obeys $\mathbf A\cdot\mathbf L=0$ and $A^2=m^2k^2+2mHL^2$.

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