Geometric Mechanics - MATH97064
Aims
This module on geometric mechanics starts with Fermat’s principle, that light rays follow geodesics determined
from a least action variational principle. It then treats subsequent developments in mechanics by Newton, Euler,
Lagrange, Hamilton, Lie, Poincaré, Noether, and Cartan, who all dealt with geometric optics.
Role
Lecturer
Geometric Mechanics - MATH97175
Aims
This module on geometric mechanics starts with Fermat’s principle, that light rays follow geodesics determined
from a least action variational principle. It then treats subsequent developments in mechanics by Newton, Euler,
Lagrange, Hamilton, Lie, Poincaré, Noether, and Cartan, who all dealt with geometric optics.
Role
Lecturer