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Inspired by the quantum field theory, a resummation is performed in the Lind-stedt series defining the KAM tori, and a possible mechanism for universality of the tori breakdown is discussed. This work is mostly based on a joint paper with G. Gallavotti.

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Gentile, G., Mastropietro, V. (1999). A Possible Mechanism for the Kam Tori Breakdown. In: Simó, C. (eds) Hamiltonian Systems with Three or More Degrees of Freedom. NATO ASI Series, vol 533. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-4673-9_41

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