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Which branch of mathematical physics deals with the reformulation of Newtonian mechanics using Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics?

Statistical mechanics
Quantum mechanics
Classical mechanics (correct)
Relativistic mechanics

What does the Journal of Mathematical Physics define mathematical physics as?

The application of mathematics to problems in physics (correct)
The formulation of physical theories
The development of mathematical methods for application to problems in physics
The development of mathematical methods suitable for the formulation of physical theories

What is an alternative definition of mathematical physics?

The formulation of physical theories
The development of physical theories inspired by mathematics (correct)
The application of mathematics to problems in physics
The development of mathematical methods for application to problems in physics

Which branch of mathematical physics corresponds to historical parts of our world?

<p>Classical mechanics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the branches of analytical mechanics in mathematical physics lead to?

<p>Understanding the deep interplay of the notions of symmetry and conserved quantities during the dynamical evolution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Mathematical Physics

One branch of mathematical physics deals with the reformulation of Newtonian mechanics using Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.

Definition of Mathematical Physics

According to the Journal of Mathematical Physics, mathematical physics is defined as "the application of mathematical methods and techniques to problems in physics".
An alternative definition of mathematical physics is the "development of mathematical methods and models to understand physical phenomenon".

Historical Mathematical Physics

The branch of mathematical physics that corresponds to historical parts of our world deals with the study of how the universe began and evolved.

Analytical Mechanics

The branches of analytical mechanics in mathematical physics lead to the development of classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, relativity, and statistical mechanics.