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+ | [http://www.pa.ucla.edu/sites/default/files/files/dhoker%20lecture%20notes/classical_mechanics.pdf Classical Mechanics] by Prof. Eric D'Hoker<ref>http://www.pa.ucla.edu/content/eric-dhoker-lecture-notes, retrieved 17th April 2014. </ref>. | ||
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Here is a conglomerate of notes gathered for the graduate CM class.
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220 Notes
Lagrangian Mechanics
Method for finding normal modes of systemSince we expect oscillatory motion of a normal mode (where ω is the same for both masses), we try: \[ x_1(t) = A_1 e^{i \omega t} \\ x_2(t) = A_2 e^{i \omega t} \]
\[\frac{\mathrm{d}}{\mathrm{d}t} \left ( \frac {\partial L}{\partial \dot{q}_j} \right ) = \frac {\partial L}{\partial q_j} \]
Hamiltonian Mechanics
Hamiltonian i.t.o. Lagrangian:
\[H = \dot{\mathbf{q}} \frac{\partial \mathcal{L}}{\partial \dot{\mathbf{q}}} - \mathcal{L} \]
Transform from rotating to fixed frame:
\[ \vec{v}' = \vec{v} - \vec{\omega} \times \vec{r} \]
Relativity
Write the product $\gamma\beta$ in terms of only $\gamma$:\[\gamma \beta = \sqrt{\frac{\beta^2}{1- \beta^2}}= \sqrt{\frac{A}{1-\beta^2} + B} \\ \text{In the words of the notorious J.D. Jackson, ''we see'' that }A = 1 \text{ and }B = -1 \text{ , such that } \\ \gamma \beta = \sqrt{\frac{1}{1-\beta^2} - 1}=\sqrt{\gamma^2 - 1} \] E.g.: Lim#3021
Exercises
General Identities
Gallery
Lecture Notes
Classical Mechanics by Prof. Eric D'Hoker[1].
References
- ↑ http://www.pa.ucla.edu/content/eric-dhoker-lecture-notes, retrieved 17th April 2014.