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402-2203-01L 7 Credits BSC , MSC D-CHAB , D-PHYS , D-MATH
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Classical Mechanics

Allgemeine Mechanik

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ben Moore
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:14:51

Abstract

A conceptual introduction to theoretical physics: Newtonian mechanics, central force problem, oscillations, Lagrangian mechanics, symmetries and conservation laws, spinning top, relativistic space-time structure, particles in an electromagnetic field, Hamiltonian mechanics, canonical transformations, integrable systems, Hamilton-Jacobi equation.

General Information

Language
English (lecture), German (exercise)
Levels
BSC , MSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 180 minutes
Aids
None
Wer die schriftliche Prüfung nicht besteht, hat die Möglichkeit, noch in derselben Prüfungssession eine 20-minütige mündliche Prüfung zu absolvieren (gilt nicht als Repetition der Prüfung). Durch eine mündliche Prüfung kann die Note auf maximal 4 verbessert werden.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Allgemeine Mechanik (Classical Mechanics)
  • Mon 08:45-10:30 (HPV G 4)
  • Thu 08:45-10:30 (HPV G 4)
4 h weekly
exercise Allgemeine Mechanik (Classical Mechanics)
  • Tue 08:15-10:00 (HG G 26.5)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG D 3.1)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG D 3.3)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG E 21)
  • Wed 10:15-12:00 (HG F 26.1)
2 h weekly

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