Define a finite-dimensional integrable system and state the Arnold-Liouville theorem.
Consider a four-dimensional phase space with coordinates (q1,q2,p1,p2), where q2>0 and q1 is periodic with period 2π. Let the Hamiltonian be
H=2(q2)2(p1)2+2(p2)2−q2k, where k>0
Show that the corresponding Hamilton equations form an integrable system.
Determine the sign of the constant E so that the motion is periodic on the surface H=E. Demonstrate that in this case, the action variables are given by
I1=p1,I2=γ∫αβq2(q2−α)(β−q2)dq2,
where α,β,γ are positive constants which you should determine.