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PHY 200A

— Theory of Mechanics & Electromagnetics

(4 units)

Theoretical approaches in classical mechanics including the use of generalized coordinates and virtual work; variational calculus; Lagrange equations; symmetries, conservation laws, and Noether theorem; Lagrangian density; Hamilton formalism; canonical transformations; Poisson brackets; and Hamilton-Jacobi equations.

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Course Description: Theoretical approaches in classical mechanics including the use of generalized coordinates and virtual work; variational calculus; Lagrange equations; symmetries, conservation laws, and Noether theorem; Lagrangian density; Hamilton formalism; canonical transformations; Poisson brackets; and Hamilton-Jacobi equations. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Independent Study 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter. Learning Activities: Lecture 3 hour(s), Independent Study 1 hour(s). Grade Mode: Letter.

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