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Explores quantum instanton theory, path integrals, reaction rates, and tunnelling phenomena.

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Covers the derivation of boundary conditions for total energy in bending and stretching of plates.

Principle of Least Action

Explores the principle of least action in mathematics and its application to functional branches.

Non-linear dynamics: phenomenology, tools and methods

Explores Hamiltonian and Lagrangian formulations, canonical variables, Lie operators, and their applications in beam dynamics and nonlinear systems.

Hamiltonian dynamics on convex polytopes

Explores Hamiltonian dynamics on convex polytopes, covering symplectic capacities, EHZ capacity, and systolic ratio maximizers.

Principle of Least Action

Covers the principle of least action in mechanics and stress forces application.

Symmetry and Conservation Laws

Explores symmetry, Noether's theorem, and conservation laws in physics, emphasizing the role of time and the Hamiltonian.

Canonical Transformations in Hamiltonian Mechanics

Explores canonical transformations in Hamiltonian mechanics, emphasizing variable separation in the Hamilton-Jacobi equation.

Central Force Dynamics

Explores central force dynamics, conservation laws, and conic sections properties.

Classical Field Theory: Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formulation

Explores classical field theory, focusing on Lagrangian formulation and the Euler-Lagrange equations, emphasizing the property of locality in spacetime.

Geodesics and Surface Area

Explores geodesics as locally shortest paths and defines surface area using parametric squares.

Algebraic Topology and Differential Geometry

Explores algebraic topology and differential geometry in understanding robot dynamics and global behavior.