| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 785702 | International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
We present variational principles for mechanics on the basis of the Cartan 1-form. We extend the theory to the Cartan–Lepage 2-forms related with dynamical forms and equations of motion. Explicit coordinate formulae for Lepage equivalents of dynamical forms are given.
► Variational principles for mechanics on the basis of the Cartan 1-form are presented. ► The theory is extended to the Cartan–Lepage 2-forms related with dynamical forms and equations of motion. ► Explicit coordinate formulae for Lepage equivalents of dynamical forms are given.
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Authors
D. Krupka, O. Krupkova, D. Saunders,