A numerical algorithm for Hamiltonian systems (Q1181940)
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A numerical algorithm for Hamiltonian systems (English)
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27 June 1992
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In this note, the author deals with finite difference schemes to simulate the trajectory of a Newtonian particle in a conservative field. The analysis of the schemes is made on the basis of three basic properties of the underlying continuous equation: Canonical character, time reversibility and the energy conservation. A procedure to construct the Hamiltonian associated to the given finite difference scheme is presented.
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Hamiltonian system
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finite difference schemes
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Newtonian particle
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Canonical character
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time reversibility
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energy conservation
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