What mechanics is named after Hamilton?
Hamiltonian mechanics
Newtonian mechanics
Einsteinian mechanics
Maxwellian mechanics
Answer
Hamiltonian mechanics is a reformulation of classical mechanics that uses a mathematical construct called the Hamiltonian. The Hamiltonian is a function of the generalized coordinates and momenta of a system, and it can be used to derive the equations of motion for the system. Hamiltonian mechanics is named after Sir William Rowan Hamilton, who developed Theory in the 19th century.
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