Knowledge of Lagrangian mechanics assumed. Central force problem, scattering, rigid-body mechanics, normal modes and special relativity. Hamiltonian dynamics, canonical transformations, ...

Quantum Field Theory (QFT) and Hamiltonian Mechanics are two fundamental frameworks in theoretical physics that describe the behavior of particles and fields. QFT combines classical field theory ...

Traditional exams A new research-based conceptual assessment (the colorado classical mechanics/Math methods Instrument, or CCMI). This instrument is still under development. It is not included in the ...