Simple Harmonic Oscillator - Hamiltonian

In summary, the conversation discusses rewriting equations in latex format and solving for H using the given equations. The equations for B_y and E_x are provided, and the attempt at a solution involves substituting them into the given equation for H. The integration over dV is not clear.
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See post two.
 
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Just noticed the latex thing, I'll try and rewrite the equations in that format.

Homework Statement



From

[tex] 0.5 \int dV[e_0 E^2_x (x,t) + (\frac{1}{u_0} B^2_y (z,t)] (1) [/tex]
Show that

[tex] H = 0.5(p^2 + w^2q^2) [/tex]

Homework Equations



[tex] B_y (z,t) = (u_0e_0 / k)(2w^2 / Ve_0)^{0.5}p(t)cos(kz) (2) [/tex]
[tex] E_x (z,t) = (2w^2 / Ve_0)^{0.5}q(t)sin(kz) (3) [/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



Substituting (2) and (3) into (1)

[tex] H = 0.5 \int dV [(2w^2 / V)(q(t))^2(sin(kz))^2 + (u_0e_0 / k^2)(2w^2 / V)(p(t))^2(cos(kz))^2] [/tex]

I'm not really sure how I'm supposed to integrate over dV here.
 
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FAQ: Simple Harmonic Oscillator - Hamiltonian

What is a Simple Harmonic Oscillator?

A Simple Harmonic Oscillator is a type of physical system in which a particle moves back and forth around an equilibrium point, with a force that is proportional to its displacement from that point.

What is the Hamiltonian of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator?

The Hamiltonian of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator is a mathematical expression that represents the total energy of the system, which is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies.

What is the equation for the Hamiltonian of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator?

The equation for the Hamiltonian of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator is H = (1/2m)(p^2) + (1/2)kx^2, where m is the mass of the particle, p is its momentum, k is the spring constant, and x is the displacement from equilibrium.

How does the Hamiltonian of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator relate to the energy of the system?

The Hamiltonian of a Simple Harmonic Oscillator represents the total energy of the system, and as the system oscillates, this energy is constantly being exchanged between kinetic and potential energies.

What are the applications of the Simple Harmonic Oscillator in science?

The Simple Harmonic Oscillator is a fundamental concept in various fields of science, including physics, engineering, and mathematics. It is used to model various physical systems, such as pendulums, springs, and vibrating molecules. It also has practical applications in fields such as optics, acoustics, and electronics.

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