| Title: |
APM312-3, Mechanics and the Calculus of Variations |
| Institution: |
University of South Africa, South Africa |
Level: |
Degree. |
Description: |
| Generalised coordinates. Hamilton's principle. Calculus of variations and the Euler-Lagrange equations. The problem of Lagrange and the isoperimetric problem. Hamilton-Jacobi theory and Poisson brackets. Equivalent Lagrangians, canonical transformations and Noether's theorem. The module contains a large number of examples and applications in mechanics. Assessment is by assignments and examination. Prerequisite(s): APM212 or MAT215 or PHY201. Programmes for which this course is required or in which it can be included: Bachelor of Science.
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Languages: |
English and Afrikaans |
Media and methods employed:
Printed text, audio cassettes, video cassettes. |
| Printed correspondence texts prepared by/for institution, tutorial support, audio/video cassettes, discussion classes, study groups, practical work. |
Administrative information: |
This course requires approximately 4 hours of study per week.
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Classification: |
070430 PHYSICS
070315 CALCULUS, ANALYSIS, DYNAMICS |
| Date: |
17 January 1996 vmb
Source: 1996 Calendar - Book 6
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