Poincaré surfaces of section are a mathematical tool used to analyze the dynamics of systems with many degrees of freedom, particularly in the study of celestial mechanics and stability of multiplanet systems. These surfaces help visualize the behavior of orbits by taking cross-sections of phase space, which enables researchers to identify periodic or chaotic behavior and understand the stability of the orbits of celestial bodies within a multi-body gravitational environment.
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