Lecture

Canonical Transformations: Hamiltonian Equations

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This lecture covers canonical transformations, focusing on the Hamiltonian equations. The slides discuss the transformation process, canonical Hamiltonian equations, and the invariance of the system. Emphasis is placed on the canonical variables q and p, their constant quantities, and the importance of the Lagrangian. The instructor explains the process of finding explicit forms and the inversion of relations. The lecture also delves into the canonical transformation algorithm, the verlet integration method, and the significance of the Jacobian in canonical constraints.

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