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Fractional Euler Lagrange Equations for Irregular Lagrangian with Holonomic Constraints
Applied Physics Department, Faculty of Science, Tafila Technical University, Tafila, Jordan
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Journal of Modern Physics·Volume 09 (2018)·Pages 1690–1696·Published 2 July 2018·DOI10.4236/jmp.2018.98105
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Abstract
In this paper the fractional Euler Lagrange equations for irregular Lagrangian with holonomic constraints have been presented. The equations of motion are obtained using fractional Euler Lagrange equations in a similar manner to the usual mechanics. The results of fractional calculus reduce to those obtained from classical calculus (the standard Euler Lagrange equations) when γ → 0 and α , β are equal unity only. Two problems are considered to demonstrate the application of the formalism.
KeywordsFractional DerivativesEuler-Lagrange EquationsIrregular LagrangianHolonomic Constraints
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