RT Journal Article T1 On the polynomial first integrals of certain second‐order differential equations A1 González Gascón, Francisco A1 Ramos, F.B. A1 Aguirre Dabán, Eduardo AB It is shown that any first integral of type P2()—a polynomial of degree 2 in —of the differential equation =Vx can be obtained from a pointlike gauge symmetry of the action AL associated to L= 1/2 2+V(t,x). The same result holds for any first integral of kind Pn() when dynamical symmetries of AL polynomials in are allowed. The neccessary and sufficient conditions that V(t,x) must satisfy in order that =Vx possesses a first integral of type Pn() have been obtained. These conditions reduce (when n=2) to a condition obtained by Leach. The computational advantages and difficulties which appear in order to obtain first integrals for type Pn() are also briefly discussed PB American Institute of Physics SN 1089-7658 YR 1982 FD 1982 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/64795 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/64795 DS Docta Complutense RD 5 abr 2025