ISSN:
1573-0530
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract It is shown that whenever a (1, 1)-type tensor field, defined through two alternative Lagrangians, implies complete integrability for a second-order Lagrangian vector field Γ on the tangent bundle of a given configuration manifold, then a bundle atlas can be found in which both Γ and a class of equivalent Lagrangians are completely separated into a sum of second-order vector fields and Lagrangians, each one corresponding to a single degree of freedom.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00400712
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