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Module CLASSICAL MECHANICS

Module code: MP350
Credits: 5
Semester: 1
Department: THEORETICAL PHYSICS
International: Yes
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Lagrange theory: Hamilton's Principle of least action, Euler-Lagrange equations, canonical momenta and conservation laws. Central forces. Two-body motion: bound states. Rigid Body Motion: Rotation transformations, Euler's theorem, inertia tensor, Euler's equation of motion, the heavy symmetrical top, small oscillations and stability. Hamiltonian theory: The canonical equations, Poisson brackets.

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