Time Dependant Hamiltonian Jacob question

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The discussion revolves around solving a time-dependent Hamiltonian given by H(q,p,t) = g(t)(p²/(2m) + kq²/2). The specific forms of g(t) are e^at and cos(gt). The participant notes that the textbook "Classical Mechanics" by Goldstein only addresses conserved Hamiltonians, leaving a gap in understanding for time-dependent scenarios. Ultimately, the participant successfully resolved their issue independently.

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I have a question given to me by my prof that is a time dependent Hamiltonian

H(q,p,t) = g(t)(p2/(2m) + kq2/2)

where f(t) has 2 different forms i need to solve

1) eat 2) cos(gt)

problem is goldstein only covers conserved hamiltonians in chapter 10 for the H-J equations and we have no notes in the class about them. My prof doesn't like to answer questions?

Can someone give me some insight how to deal with the time dependent function?

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H(q, ∂S/∂q , t) + ∂S/∂t = 0 i think... but like i said no material on the time dependance

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