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PHY3149 Analytical Dynamics2007-2008Code: PHY3149Title: Analytical Dynamics Instructors: Prof. G.P. Srivastava CATS credits: 10 ECTS credits: 5 Availability: unrestricted Level: 3 Pre-requisites: N/A Co-requisites: N/A Background Assumed: Relativity I and Vectors (PHY1105) and minimum of 55% in Mathematics for Physicists (PHY1116) Duration: Semester I Directed Study Time: 22 lectures Private Study Time: 78 hours Assessment Tasks Time: - Observation report: not yet run AimsThe subject of analytical dynamics provides advanced theoretical developments which prove elegant and versatile in solving dynamical problems. 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 formulations of dynamics, Poisson brackets, canonical transformations, and Hamilton-Jacobi equations. This module will be of particular interest to students wishing to study the methods of theoretical physics. Its approach is necessarily mathematical and students should note the assumed background specified above. Intended Learning OutcomesA student should be able to: Module Specific Skills
Discipline Specific Skills
Personal and Key Skills
Learning and Teaching MethodsLectures, self-study problems and discussion AssignmentsStudents are regularly given problems to solve as home work. Solutions to such problems are discussed in the class. AssessmentOne 90-minute examination (100%). Syllabus Plan and Content
Core Text(2006), Classical Mechanics, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0-521-534097 (UL: XXX)Supplementary Text(s)(1996), Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics, World Scientific, ISBN 981-02-2672-1 (UL: 531 CAL)(2004), Analytical Mechanics (7th edition), Brooks Cole, ISBN 0-534-49492-7 (UL: 531FOW) (2002), Classical Mechanics (3rd edition), Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-65702-3 (UL: 531 GOL) (1973), Classical Mechanics, McGraw Hill (UL: 531 KIB) (1976), Mechanics, Pergamon Press (UL: 531 LAN) (1965), Classical Mechanics, Methuen and Co. (UL: 531 LEE) (1971), Mechanics (3rd edition), Addison Wesley, ISBN 0-201-07392-7 (UL: 531 SYM) (1971), Elements of Hamiltonian Mechanics, Pergamon Press (UL: 531 HAA) (2003), Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems (5th edition), Tomson, ISBN 0-534-40896-6 (UL: 531.11MAR) Formative MechanismsStudents' home work is checked in class, and general difficulties are sorted out. Guidance is provided to make further progress in understanding the course work and in solving problems. Evaluation MechanismsThe module will be evaluated using information gathered via the student representation mechanisms, the staff peer appraisal scheme, and measures of student attainment based on summative assessment. |