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Phase space methods and the Hamilton-Jacobi form of dynamics

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A general analysis of the Hamilton-Jacobi form of dynamics motivated by phase space methods and classical transformation theory is presented. The connection between constants of motion, symmetries, and the Hamilton-Jacobi equation is described.

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Mukunda, N. Phase space methods and the Hamilton-Jacobi form of dynamics. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. (Math. Sci.) 87, 85–105 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02837704

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