PHYS313

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PHYS313

Classical Dynamics PHYS313 FA

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times
1	30	0	Times: .T.T... 2:40PM-4:00PM;

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the current phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Wed Mar 4 05:01:03 EST 1998 )

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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

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

A rudimentary knowledge of Mathematica may be useful.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00

Prerequisites: PHYS113 and PHYS213 or PHYS115

Section 01: Lindquist, R; Times: .T.T... 2:40PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; No Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-03-1998

About the Photo:

Basins of attraction of a forced, damped pendulum equation.

Reference:

Devaney, Robert L. and Linda Keen, Ed., CHAOS AND FRACTALS: THE MATHEMATICS BEHIND THE COMPUTER GRAPHICS. Providence, RI: American Mathematical Society, 1989

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