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Classical Dynamics
PHYS313 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
SECTION 01
- Instructor(s): Blumel,Reinhold
- Times: .M.W.F. 09:00AM-09:50AM; Location: SCIE201
- Reserved Seats: (Total Limit: UNL)
- SR. major: Jr. major:
- SR. non-major: Jr. non-major: SO: FR:
Special Attributes:
- Curricular Renewal: Quantitative Reasoning
Last Updated on MAR-24-2000
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