title: Classical decay of Coulomb charges.
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.
authors: SENTEF, Department of Physics, University of Bergen, 5007 Bergen, Norway.
authors: D K
authors: DK
authors: Gridnev
authors: J S
authors: JS
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