Homework Statement
At what time does the particle reach infinity given that H(p,x)=(1/2)p^2 -(1/2)x^4. And initial values are x(0)=1 and p(0)=1
Homework EquationsThe hamiltonian equations i believe are given by the partial derivatives let d mean partial derivative so x'=dH/dp and p'=-dH/dx...
Homework Statement
θ'=1-cosθ If we have the flow starting at θ(0)=A, determine the amount of time, T(A), that it takes to reach θ=pi and what is the leading behavior as A approaches 0.
Homework Equations
The Attempt at a Solution
Well, in my book, they give an equation T=2pi/w...