A group representation of canonical transformation (Q1269857)
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A group representation of canonical transformation (English)
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21 January 1999
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Given four generating functions \(F_1(q,Q)\), \(F_2(q,p)\), \(F_3(p,P)\) and \(F_4(p,Q)\) for a mechanical system with canonical variables \((q,p)\) and \((Q,P)\), the authors prove that they are related by a group of matrices of eight elements. The similarities with thermodynamics are exhibited.
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generating functions
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mechanical system with canonical variables
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thermodynamics
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