Mechanics for Mathematicians (327-0-51)
Instructors
Nir Avni
847 4915575
Lunt Hall Rm. 213
Meeting Info
Technological Institute L170: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM
Overview of class
Fundamental mathematical ideas arising in classical mechanics. Newtonian mechanics. Lagrangian formalism and calculus of variations; motion with constraints; symmetries and conservation laws. Hamiltonian mechanics; Liouville's theorem. No prior knowledge of physics is assumed. Students may not receive credit for 327 after taking PHYSICS 330-1. Prerequisite: a thorough knowledge of linear algebra and vector calculus, as covered, for example, in 234 and 240 or equivalent, plus at least 1 300-level math course.
Registration Requirements
Prerequisite: a thorough knowledge of linear algebra and vector calculus, as covered, for example, in 234 and 240 or equivalent, plus at least 1 300-level math course.
Teaching Method
Lecture: Three 50-minute lectures weekly
Discussion section: One 50-minute discussion section weekly.
Readings: Text reading assignments
Problem sets: Weekly written assignments
Class participation: Encouraged, but not required
Evaluation Method
Grade depends on weekly problem sets, midterm, and final exam.
Class Materials (Required)
9780465038923
The Theoretical Minimum
Authors: Suskind, Hrabovsky
Publisher: Basic Books
Class Materials (Suggested)
No suggested materials. See required materials
Class Notes
Students may not receive credit for 327 after taking PHYSICS 330-1.
Class Attributes
Formal Studies Distro Area
Interdisciplinary Distro-rules apply
Natural Sciences Distro Area
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: Students must have completed MATH 230-2 (or equivalent) and MATH 240-0 (or equivalent).
Prerequisite: Students must have completed MATH 230-2 (or equivalent) and MATH 240-0 (or equivalent).
Associated Classes
DIS - Parkes Hall 212: Thurs 11:00AM - 11:50AM