PHYS 44 Mechanics

The fundamental principles of mechanics. Lagrangian form of the equations of motion. Central force motion, collisions and scattering, dynamics of rigid bodies, vibrations, normal modes, and waves. Nonlinear dynamics and chaos.

Instructor

Whitfield (summer), Millan (spring)

Prerequisite

PHYS 15 or PHYS 19; and PHYS 14 or PHYS 16; and MATH 22 or MATH 23 or PHYS 22, or permission of the instructor.

Degree Requirement Attributes

Dist:SCI

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Offered

• Spring
• Summer