Classical Mechanics
As taught in: Fall 2006
An equation from the course as shown on a chalkboard in the MIT classroom. (Image by Prof. Boleslaw Wyslouch.)
Instructors:
Prof. Boleslaw Wyslouch
MIT Course Number:
8.09
Level:
Undergraduate
Course Features
Course Description
This class provides a formal introduction to classical mechanics, Euler-Lagrange equations, Hamilton's equations of motion used to describe central force motion, scattering, perturbation theory and Noether's theorem. The course also extends to continuous and relativistic systems and classical electrodynamics.
*Some translations represent previous versions of courses.
