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.