Classical Mechanics (330-2-1)

Instructors

Nathaniel Patrick Stern
847/467-0625
Tech F141

Meeting Info

Technological Institute LG52: Mon, Wed, Fri 11:00AM - 11:50AM

Overview of class

This is the second course in a two-quarter sequence which covers advanced classical mechanics. Topics covered in Physics 330-2 include oscillations kinematics of rigid modes, noninertial reference frames, systems with many degrees of freedom, the Hamiltonian formalism, and a selection of other possible topics including scattering, chaos, and special relativity.

Registration Requirements

Prerequisites: PHYSICS 135-1 or equivalent; MATH 230-2 and Physics 311-1, 2; or MATH 240-0, 250-0, or the equivalent

PHYSICS 330-1

Teaching Method

Three one-hour lectures and a one-hour discussion per week

Evaluation Method

Homework, one or more mid-terms, and a final examination.

Class Materials (Required)

Classical Mechanics, by-John R. Taylor, Publisher-University Science Books. ISBN:978-1891389221

Previous Editions: None
Other Purchases: No

Associated Classes

DIS - Technological Institute L221: Mon 3:00PM - 3:50PM