Lagrange and Hamiltonian formulations

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Understanding the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations in classical mechanics is essential for studying quantum mechanics. The Hamiltonian formalism is particularly crucial, as quantum mechanics heavily relies on it. Additionally, incorporating special relativity into quantum mechanics utilizes the Lagrangian formalism. Mastery of these concepts is necessary to avoid struggles in advanced physics topics.

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Do I need to grasp well the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations in classical mechanics to go through quantum mechanics without struggles?
 
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Yes, you definitely do. Quantum Mechanics relies heavily on the Hamiltonian formalism. Without it there is no hope to understand it. Moreover, if you want to include special relativity into Quantum Mechanics, you do that in a Lagrangian formalism. So I would say yes, absolutely.
 
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