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This module introduces some fundamental concepts in analytical dynamics, and illustrates their applications to relevant problems. The module covers the calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of dynamics, Poisson brackets, canonical transformations, and Hamilton-Jacobi equations. The approach is necessarily mathematical and students are advised to take this optional module only if they have got marks of at least 60% in both PHY1021 Vector Mechanics and PHY1026 Mathematics for Physicists (or in equivalent modules in other departments).

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