Euler-Lagrange equation
Math Formula Information
Formula:
Name: Euler-Lagrange equation
Description: Second-order partial differential equation whose solutions are the functions for which a given functional is stationary
Elements of the Formula
Lagrange function | function of generalized coordinates and velocities from which the equations of motion of a mechanical system can be derived | |
generalized coordinate | parameters that describe the configuration of the system relative to some reference configuration | |
duration | physical quantity for describing the temporal distance between events |