Applications of Euler-Lagrange Equation

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The discussion revolves around challenges in understanding Lagrangian mechanics, specifically Fermat's principle and the Euler-Lagrange Equation. A user seeks resources for worked examples to aid in grasping these concepts. Recommendations include the Schaum's series on Lagrangian Dynamics as a valuable resource for example problems. The importance of practicing problems independently for better comprehension is emphasized. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for additional learning materials in physics.
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hey, In my physics class we are now learinging beginging to learn about lagrange ion mechanics and I am a little stuck on the basics of it particularly fermat's principle (dealing with light travel) and applications of the Euler-Lagrange Equation, I can't seem to get many of the problems at the end of the chapter, does anyone know a website or something that has a few worked out examples on how to do these?

thanks
 
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If you are looking for example problems, I would say the best source other than online sources I don't know of would be the Schaums series on Lagrangian Dynamics. They cover many different examples. Of course the best way to learn is to do them yourself!

Good luck.
 
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