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    PHY 301-Classical Mechanics-Dr (1) - Fakhar Ul Inam

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    This 3 credit course covers classical mechanics over 15 weeks. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, constraints, Lagrange equations, calculus of variations, two body central force problems, rigid body dynamics, small oscillations, Hamilton formalism, and nonlinear dynamics. Assessment is based on assignments, homework, quizzes, class participation, attendance, a midterm exam worth 35% and a final exam worth 35%. The instructor is Fakharul Inam and the course is intended to help students learn mathematical tools and apply them to practical problems while developing an appreciation for classical mechanics.

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    This 3 credit course covers classical mechanics over 15 weeks. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, constraints, Lagrange equations, calculus of variations, two body central force problems, rigid body dynamics, small oscillations, Hamilton formalism, and nonlinear dynamics. Assessment is based on assignments, homework, quizzes, class participation, attendance, a midterm exam worth 35% and a final exam worth 35%. The instructor is Fakharul Inam and the course is intended to help students learn mathematical tools and apply them to practical problems while developing an appreciation for classical mechanics.

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    This 3 credit course covers classical mechanics over 15 weeks. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, constraints, Lagrange equations, calculus of variations, two body central force problems, rigid body dynamics, small oscillations, Hamilton formalism, and nonlinear dynamics. Assessment is based on assignments, homework, quizzes, class participation, attendance, a midterm exam worth 35% and a final exam worth 35%. The instructor is Fakharul Inam and the course is intended to help students learn mathematical tools and apply them to practical problems while developing an appreciation for classical mechanics.

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    PHY 301-Classical Mechanics-Dr (1) - Fakhar Ul Inam

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    Lahore University of Management Sciences

    PHY 301 Classical Mechanics


    Spring 2013


    Instructor Fakharul Inam
    Room No.
    Office Hours
    Email [email protected]
    Telephone
    Secretary/TA
    TA Office Hours
    Course URL (if any)

    Course Basics
    Credit Hours 3
    Lecture(s) Nbr of Lec(s) Per Week 2 Duration 1:15 hours
    Recitation (per week) Nbr of Rec (s) Per
    Week
    1 Duration 1 hour
    Lab (if any ) per week Nbr of Session(s) Per
    Week
    Duration
    Tutorial (per week) Nbr of Tut(s) Per
    Week
    Duration

    Course Distribution
    Core Core (Physics)
    Elective
    Open for Student Category
    Closed for Student Category

    COURSE DESCRIPTION
    We will start with a quick review of basic concepts like linear and angular momentum, conservative forces and energy in Newtonian Mechanics.
    We will learn how to draw the phase space trajectories to study the dynamics of objects subjected to various kind of potentials. Next we will
    move on to develop Lagrange formalism of classical mechanics starting with the introduction of calculus of variation and will spend considerable
    time dealing with various static (rigid body) and dynamic (rotations, oscillations and two body central force) problems. Further we will cover some
    special topics like Hamilton principle, poisson brakets, canonical transformations, and Non-linear dynamics.

    COURSE PREREQUISITE(S)







    COURSE OBJECTIVES




    Learn the mathematical framework.
    Be able to use the mathematical tools to work out practical problems.
    Develop a sense of appreciation





    Lahore University of Management Sciences



    Learning Outcomes





    Grading Breakup and Policy

    Assignment(s): 20%
    Home Work:
    Quiz(s): 10%
    Class Participation:
    Attendance:
    Midterm Examination: 35%
    Project:
    Final Examination: 35%


    Examination Detail
    Midterm
    Exam

    Yes/No: yes
    Combine Separate:
    Duration: 3 hour
    Preferred Date:
    Exam Specifications:

    Final Exam

    Yes/No: yes
    Combine Separate:
    Duration: 4 hour
    Exam Specifications:



    COURSE OVERVIEW
    Week/ Lecture/
    Module
    Topics
    Recommended
    Readings
    Objectives/
    Application

    Review of Newtonian mechanics; linear and
    angular momentum, work and central forces and
    energy. Phase space trajectories.


    Constraints, generalized coordinates, Lagrange
    equation, Lagrange multiplier methods


    Calculus of Variations,Euler-Lagrange equations,
    Noethers theorem


    Two body central force problems, effective
    potential and kepler problems.


    Rigid body kinematics and dynamics. Small
    Oscillations


    Hamilton formalism, canonical transformation

    Non-linear dynamics and introduction to chaos.





    Lahore University of Management Sciences




    Textbook(s)/Supplementary Readings
    Reading material in the form of chapters from various text books, along with the class notes will be provided. Standard texts for examples by
    Taylor and Gregory will be followed.

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