Classical Mechanics (330-2-1)

Instructors

Francis Petriello
847/491-5453
Technological Institute Building (2145 Sheridan Road), Room F-321, Evanston

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)

Authors: Thornton, Marion
Title: Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
ISBN: 9780534408961
Edition: 5TH 04

Associated Classes

DIS - Technological Institute A110: Mon 3:00PM - 3:50PM