Verifying a Canonical Transformation with Poisson Brackets

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The discussion focuses on verifying a canonical transformation using Poisson brackets, specifically for the transformations defined as Q_{1}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(q_{1}+\frac{p_{2}}{mω}), Q_{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(q_{1}-\frac{p_{2}}{mω}), P_{1}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(p_{1}-mωq_{2}), and P_{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(p_{1}+mωq_{2}). The verification process involves calculating six Poisson brackets, confirming that the transformations satisfy the canonical condition. The conclusion affirms the correctness of the transformation through the successful evaluation of the required brackets.

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Homework Statement



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Q_{1}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(q_{1}+\frac{p_{2}}{mω})
Q_{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(q_{1}-\frac{p_{2}}{mω})
P_{1}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(p_{1}-mωq_{2})
P_{2}=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}(p_{1}+mωq_{2})

(where mω is a constant) is a canonical transformation by Poisson bracket test. This requires evaluating six simple Poisson brackets.

2. The attempt at a solution

[Q_{1},P_{1}]=[\frac{∂Q_{1}}{∂q_{1}}\frac{∂P_{1}}{∂p_{1}}-\frac{∂Q_{1}}{∂p_{1}}\frac{∂P_{1}}{∂q_{1}}]+[\frac{∂Q_{1}}{∂q_{2}}\frac{∂P_{1}}{∂p_{2}}-\frac{∂Q_{1}}{∂p_{2}}\frac{∂P_{1}}{∂q_{2}}]
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Correct?
 
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