29::196 Computational Physics: Assignments  for week 4


ZO:R. Zimmerman and F. Olness, Mathematica for Physics, Springer,  Second Edition 2001.
 
Readings: ZO: Chapter 4: 1 and 2; Chapter 6: 1,2,and 4.  (it is recommended to use the source file at the same time)

Problem set: ZO Chapter 4,  Problems  4 and 6; Chapter 6: Problems 1 and 3. For problem 3, show that
the equations of motion can be solved explicitly in terms of integrals.. 
Due to me before 9/22 at 10AM  as HARD COPY. Late work will not be accepted. Use office hours or class time if you have problems with the assignment.

Individual projects in Classical  Mechanics: decide on your individual project. It should have at least three variables and be solvable or integrable in some limit but not in general. Example that will be discussed
in class (and cannot be used as a project): the double pendulum. It has four variables (two angles and two
angular velocity) and is integrable if we neglect gravity. Send me an email with the project so that
I make sure that all the projects are different.