The constraint algorithm for time-dependent Lagrangians
- 1 July 1994
- journal article
- conference paper
- Published by AIP Publishing in Journal of Mathematical Physics
- Vol. 35 (7) , 3410-3447
Abstract
The aim of this paper is to develop a constraint algorithm for time-dependent Lagrangian systems which permit us to solve the motion equations. This algorithm extends the Gotay and Nester algorithm for autonomous Lagrangians which is, in fact, a particular case. To do this the almost stable tangent geometry of the evolution space and the notion of cosymplectic structure are used.Keywords
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