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Lecture 1 covering welcome, class structure, Maple software introduction, and scattering theory in classical mechanics. Includes algebraic manipulation software demo and cross section differential discussion.
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PHY 711 Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Methods • 10-10:50 AM MWF Olin 103 • Plan for Lecture 1: • Welcome & overview • Class structure & announcements • Introduction to Maple software • Chapter 1 – scattering theory PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
Textbook: PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
Comment about Physics Colloquia PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
Introduction to algebraic manipulation software PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
http://www.wfu.edu/~natalie/f12phy711/lecturenote/maple_example.mwhttp://www.wfu.edu/~natalie/f12phy711/lecturenote/maple_example.mw PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
Scattering theory: PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
Figure from Marion & Thorton, Classical Dynamics PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1
Differential cross section PHY 711 Fall 2012 -- Lecture 1