PHYS 3318
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- Schedule of Classes - January 19, 2021 7:14PM EST
- Course Catalog - January 19, 2021 7:15PM EST
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PHYS 3318
Course Description
Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2020-2021.
Covers Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems of particles, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, conservation laws from symmetries, with applications to two-body orbits in a central force, systems undergoing small amplitude oscillations, rigid body motion, motion in non-inertial reference frames, perturbation theory, and nonlinear behavior. Both analytical and numerical methods for solving problems in mechanics are covered. At the level of Classical Mechanics by Goldstein, Mechanics by Landau and Lifshitz, and Analytical Mechanics by Hand and Finch.
When Offered Spring.
Permission Note Intended for: students with exceptional background in physics/math.
Prerequisites/Corequisites Prerequisite: intro sequence in Physics (1116, 2217, 2218, or 1112, 2213, 2214).
Distribution Category (PBS-AS, PHS-AS, SMR-AS)
Comments Makes use of Fourier analysis, linear differential equations, linear algebra, and vector analysis.
Regular Academic Session. Choose one lecture and one discussion.
Credits and Grading Basis
4 Credits Stdnt Opt(Letter or S/U grades)
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFTo Be Assigned
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Maxson, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: In Person
Prerequisites: PHYS 2214 or 2218, Differential equations, and Linear algebra. Visit www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist if you are unable to enroll in any combination of open class components.
Enrollment limited to students who are able to attend in-person classes in the Ithaca area.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MWFOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Maxson, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Prerequisites: PHYS 2214 or 2218, Differential equations, and Linear algebra. Visit www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist if you are unable to enroll in any combination of open class components.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- TOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Maxson, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Limited to students in Ithaca.
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Maxson, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
Class Number & Section Details
Meeting Pattern
- MOnline Meeting
- Feb 8 - May 14, 2021
Instructors
Maxson, J
Additional Information
Instruction Mode: Online
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