Physics 505 HW VIII 1 Autumn 2005
Physics 505 - Autumn 2005
HW VIII
Due 11/23/05
Overview: Recall that solving physics problems is not (just) about solving
differential equations. Use physical reasoning tohelp solve the following
exercises and be certain to show your work. It is also important that you practice
completely solving these exercises, checking for errors as you go along.
1) Fetter & Walecka – 6.2 This exercise allows us to practice with Hamiltonian
techniques.
2) Fetter & Walecka – 6.6 Here we apply Hamiltonian techniques to the familiar
problem of the harmonic oscillator.
3) Fetter & Walecka – 6.9 Here we get to practice with the Hamilton-Jacobi
equation.
4) Numerical Methods - see separate assignment sheet and notes – due after
Thanksgiving (although you can turn it in early if you want).