FSI3020 Analytical Mechanics and Classical Field Theory 7.5 credits

Review of elementary Newtonian mechanics (Newton's laws, Galilei transformations and conservation laws, accelerated reference systems, etc.). Principles of canonical mechanics (Lagrange and Hamilton formalism, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi equations, etc.). The mechanics of rigid bodies. Relativistic mechanics (Lorentz transformations etc.). Geometric aspects of mechanics (introduction to differential geometry and its use in mechanics). Continuous systems (introduction to classical field theory).

After completed course, the PhD student should be able to:

• use the formalisms of Lagrange and Hamilton in specific examples.
• solve a larger variety of problems using methods in analytical mechanics than before.
• apply the mathematical tools that have been developed during the course.
• know and analyze equations in classical field theory.

Obligatory courses in Mechanics and Mathematical Methods in Physics.

F. Scheck, Mechanics. From Newton's laws to deterministic chaos. Springer (1999)

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

• INL1 - Assignment, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
• TEN1 - Oral exam, 4.5 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

A written and/or oral exam.

Edwin Langmann

• All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
• In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
• In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.