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    Mar 29, 2024  
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Bulletin [Archived Bulletin]

PHYS 5930 - Theoretical Mechanics


Goals: To develop an understanding of Newtonian mechanics with emphasis on conservation principles.

Content: Particle dynamics, central force problems, the simple harmonic oscillator, kinematics and dynamics of a system of particles, wave motion, generalized coordinates, and the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics.

Taught: Alternate years, spring term

Prerequisite: PHYS 3600 or co-registration, or instructor permission

Credits: 4