PHYS 600 - Classical Mechanics

Variational principles-Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics and their equivalence; symmetries and Noether’s theorem; applications of variational principles to physical systems such as central force, rigid body motion, and oscillation; canonical transformations–Hamilton-Jacobi equation, Poisson and Lagrange brackets; special relativity.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PHYS 500 or consent of department.

Credits: 3