PHYS 550 - Mechanics

Institution:

Towson University

Subject:

Physics-PHYS

Description:

Systems of coordinates, kinematics and transformations; newtonial dynamics of particles; linear systems, oscillations and series techniques; calculus of variations and the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations; application of Lagrangians to gravitation/central force motion. Optional; nonlinear oscillations. Prerequisite: PHYS 242, PHYS 307 or consent of instructor.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.towson.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 704-2000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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