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J Peterson
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Engineering PhD student with BS in physics. Classical mechanics, analytical dynamics, and Astrodynamics.

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Is it "mathematically wrong" to ignore dual spaces, 1-forms, and covariant/contravariant indices in classical mechanics?
Jul 11, 2022
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Proper conceptualization & notation for vectors, $n$-tuples, and matrices in physical space
Jun 16, 2022
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Are the linear Lie groups matrices, tensors, or both?
Jul 24, 2022
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What is the geometric interpretation of a general 'state space' in classical mechanics?
Nov 7, 2022
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Help with geometric view of conjugate momenta and Legendre transformation
Dec 18, 2022
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Relation between "method of moving frames", spin connection, Cartan forms, and classic rotational kinematics in $\mathbb{E}^n$
May 23, 2023
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Coordinate basis vectors on tangent bundle (extrinsic view)
Apr 12, 2023
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Obtaining Equations of Motion in a Rotating Coordinate System using Lagrangian
Sep 21, 2023
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Are differentials of a smooth maps tensors? Connection to Jacobian matrices?
Oct 4, 2022
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Derivative of a curve on a manifold in time-dependent (rotating, comoving) coordinates
Sep 21, 2023
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Why do the modified equinoctial elements use the semilatus rectum?
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proper notation for derivatives and differential
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Coordinate bases: in what sense is $\partial_i=\frac{\partial}{\partial q^i}$ a basis vector?