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[ 261THPHTMEV16 ] VL Theoretical Mechanics

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6 ECTS B2 - Bachelor's programme 2. year Physics Thomas Renger 4 hpw Johannes Kepler University Linz
Detailed information
Original study plan Bachelor's programme Technical Physics 2025W
Learning Outcomes
Competences
After successfully completing the course, students are able to describe the basic terminology, assumptions and theories in the areas of mechanics listed below, and apply them to specific physical systems.

This lecture is methodically complemented by the exercise Theoretische Mechanik.

Skills Knowledge
Upon completing the course, students learn the following skills. They are able to

  • understand and explain basic concepts and calculation methods of Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics (k1/k2);
  • formulate and interpret theoretical concepts of mechanics in a precise and analytical way (k3);
  • transfer the theoretical concepts of mechanics to specific physical systems (k3/k4).
During the course, students acquire knowledge in the following areas and concepts of mechanics:

  • basic concepts of mechanics (physics), Newton's axioms, conservation variables;
  • systems of mass points, rigid bodies, accelerated reference systems, restrictions of motion;
  • D'Alembert's principle, Lagrange equations, small oscillations;
  • motion in the central field, planetary motion;
  • scattering of particles;
  • Hamilton's principle, Hamilton's equations of motion, Hamilton-Jacobi theory;
  • transition to quantum mechanics.
Criteria for evaluation written or oral exam
Details will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Methods lecture with derivations and example calculations
Language German
Study material will be announced during the course
Changing subject? No
Earlier variants They also cover the requirements of the curriculum (from - to)
TPBPDVOTPH1: VO Theoretical Physics I (Mechanics) (2007W-2016S)
On-site course
Maximum number of participants -
Assignment procedure Direct assignment