Chapter 21

From Chains to Strings: Limit Transition to the Continuum

Peter Enders

Abstract

The next step is the transition to the continuum being dealt with in this chapter. The Newtonian equations of motion become d’Alembert’s wave equation, the energies and thus the Hamiltonian become functionals. The question, which field takes over the role of the free body, is examined by means of standing waves.

Total Pages: 251-255 (5)

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