AM80563: Analytical Mechanics

WELCOME TO THE MODULE OF ANALYTICAL MECHANICS

This module introduces some fundamental concepts in analytical dynamics, and illustrates their applications to relevant problems.

The module covers the calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of dynamics, Poisson brackets, Canonical transformations and Hamilton- Jacobi Equations. The approach is necessarily mathematical. Analytical mechanics provides advanced prove elegant and versatile in solving dynamical problems.