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Academic Year 2000/2001

Classical Dynamics
PHYS 313 FA

This course will present Newtonian kinematics and dynamics, with emphasis on one- and two-particle systems of continued importance in physics and astrophysics. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods, rigid-body dynamics and nonlinear mechanics are among the topics that will be discussed.

MAJOR READINGS

R. Baierlein, NEWTONIAN DYNAMICS, required text
E. Ott, CHAOS IN DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Two exams, weekly problem sets, one writing assignment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A rudimentary knowledge of Mathematica may be useful.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: (PHYS113 AND PHYS213) OR PHYS115 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-26-2001

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