Lecture

Variational Calculus and Least Action Principle

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This lecture introduces the principle of least action, which allows discovering the equations of motion by minimizing a function. It covers the Lagrangian formalism, generalized coordinates, and the Euler-Lagrange equations. The concept of normal coordinates and the treatment of constraints in the least action principle are also discussed.

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