Year: 2014
Type: preprint
Abstract: We derive the Hamiltonian formulation of classical mechanics directly, without reference to Lagrangian mechanics. We start from the definition of states in terms of labels used to identify them, and show how, under a deterministic and reversible process, the conservation of the cardinality of the labels leads to Hamilton's equations.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Carcassi, Gabriele
Language: English
Subfield: Statistical and Nonlinear Physics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1482495879