Math 2.0

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Hamiltonian system

Summary

A Hamiltonian system is a dynamical system given by Hamilton's equations q′=∂H/∂pq' = \partial H / \partial p, p′=−∂H/∂qp' = -\partial H / \partial q for a function HH of positions and momenta. Such systems model mechanical systems without friction, such as planetary systems. See the definition.

Remarks

The name honours William Rowan Hamilton.

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  1. Web https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamiltonian_system, lead section

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