PHY 421

Advanced Mechanics

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse · UGRD · Fall 2026

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Continuation of PHY 321 covering advanced topics in classical and statistical mechanics. Topics include the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics, phase space and Liouville's equation; coupled oscillations, normal modes, continuous systems, and wave motion. In statistical mechanics, topics include kinetic theory, ensemble representations, partition functions, and classical/quantum statistics. Prerequisite: MTH 308 or MTH 309; MTH 310 , PHY 321 . Offered Occasionally.

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