The course is an introduction to modern methods in theoretical mechanics and mathematical physics. It covers basic symplectic geometry and the theory of Hamiltonian and Lagrangian systems. Many examples are presented.
Offering School：School of Mathematical Sciences
Course Level：Postgraduate Level
First Day of Class：Monday, Sept. 15th, 2025 CST
Last Day of Class：Monday, Dec. 29th, 2025 CST
Course Component：Lecture
Time Zone：Beijing Time（UTC+8）
Language of Instruction：English
Synchronous (Online + On-campus)
Solid undergraduate Linear Algebra and Analysis. Basic theory of Ordinary Differential Equations. A knowledge of differential geometry is helpful but not mandatory since a review will be presented in class. Required major: Mathematics, or Physics, or Engineering.
No exam, Report at the end of the semester on a topic mutually agreed with the instructor.
Week 1-16, Mondays, 8:00-10:45 am CST
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Course recordings available for students.
