The Vertical Logic of Hamiltonian Methods (Part 1)

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2001.03412v6
• Date: Mon, 9 May 2022 12:19:40 GMT
• Title: The Vertical Logic of Hamiltonian Methods (Part 1)
• Authors: C. Baumgarten
• Abstract summary: We discuss the key role that Hamiltonian notions play in physics. Five examples are given that illustrate the versatility and generality of Hamiltonian notions.
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• Abstract: We discuss the key role that Hamiltonian notions play in physics. Five examples are given that illustrate the versatility and generality of Hamiltonian notions. The given examples concern the interconnection between quantum mechanics, special relativity and electromagnetism. We demonstrate that a derivation of these core concepts of modern physics requires little more than a proper formulation in terms of classical Hamiltonian theory.

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