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Classical mechanics january 19, 2011 contents 1 lagrangian and hamiltonian 3. In principle, we can use classical mechanics to follow the exact trajectories of these particles. Me334 introduction to statistical mechanics lecture notes. The topics covered in this course focus on classical mechanics. Lecture notes on classical mechanics a work in progress. This course is the beginning of a six course sequence that explores the theoretical foundations of modern physics. Handson exploration of concepts in classical mechanics. Me346a introduction to statistical mechanics wei cai stanford university win 2011. Introduction to the theory of plates stanford university. Classical dynamics focuses on formulations and solutions of equations of motion for 3d dynamic systems. Classical mechanics fall, 2011 the theoretical minimum.

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Lecture notes on classical mechanics a work in progress daniel arovas department of physics university of california, san diego may 8, 20. Topics in the series include classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, theories of. I make no guarantee as to the accuracy of these notes. Class notes below you will find the notes i took while auditing leonard susskinds stanford university lectures on classical mechanics via youtube. The course is taught by leonard susskind, the felix bloch professor of physics at stanford university. Leonard susskind is the felix bloch professor of physics at stanford university.

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