PH4153 Advanced Classical Mechanics I

The first course in a two-course sequence covering classical mechanics at the advanced graduate level. Newtonian mechanics of single-particle and two-body central force systems, including orbital motion and scattering . Constraints, Lagrangian dynamics and generalized coordinates. Euler's formulation of rigid body mechanics. Small oscillations and systems of coupled oscillators.

Prerequisite

PH3152, PH3991

Lecture Hours

4

Lab Hours

1