Portland-State-University 2014-2015 Bulletin

Ph 425 Classical Mechanics II

Advanced formulation of mechanics. Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations. The inertial tensor, free rotations, and rigid body dynamics. Theory of small oscillations, coupled oscillations and normal modes. Also offered for graduate-level credit as Ph 525 and may be taken only once for credit.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Recommended prerequisites: Ph 424 and Mth 256.
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