PHYS 6300 - Classical Mechanics

Lagrange’s equations are developed early in the course and are used in the analysis of both point-mass and rigid-body problems. The modifications of classical mechanics required by the theory of relativity are reviewed. The Hamilton equations of motion and Hamilton-Jacobi theory are introduced, and some of the analogies between classical and quantum mechanics are discussed.

Credits: 4 hours

Notes: Open to Graduate students only.