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ERIC Number: EJ185838
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1978
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Construction of Lagrangians and Hamiltonians from the Equation of Motion
Yan, C. C.
American Journal of Physics, 46, 6, 671-5, Jun 78
Demonstrates that infinitely many Lagrangians and Hamiltonians can be constructed from a given equation of motion. Points out the lack of an established criterion for making a proper selection. (Author/GA)
Descriptors: Atomic Theory, College Science, Higher Education, Mechanics (Physics), Motion, Nuclear Physics, Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Relativity, Science Education
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