Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics Classical Mechanics Physics

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• - A Java applet which illustrates the solution to the Brachistichrone problem.
  
• - A detailed introduction to the basic features and mathematical formalisms involved.
  
• - A brief review of the mathematics and physics involved in the principle of least action.
  
• - A discussion of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics is presented at a level which should be suitable for advanced high school students.