Math Problem Statement

Why delta P_1 = 4/sqrt5

Why delta P_1 = 4/sqrt5?

Solution

In the given equation, we need to understand how ΔP1=45\Delta P_1 = \frac{4}{\sqrt{5}} is derived from the preceding steps.

Step-by-step analysis:

  1. Hamiltonian setup:
    The equation presented is a Hamiltonian function:
    H(Q1,Q2,P1,P2)=25P22+1H(Q_1, Q_2, P_1, P_2) = \frac{2}{5} P_2^2 + 1
    for the separatrix, which simplifies the system at specific values.

  2. Hamiltonian equation: The key equation is:
    1=52(P1+15P2)2+cos(Q1)1 = \frac{5}{2} \left(P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 \right)^2 + \cos(Q_1) When Q1=πQ_1 = \pi, we know cos(π)=1\cos(\pi) = -1, so the equation becomes: 1=52(P1+15P2)211 = \frac{5}{2} \left(P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 \right)^2 - 1 Simplifying this gives: 2=52(P1+15P2)22 = \frac{5}{2} \left(P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 \right)^2 Multiply both sides by 25\frac{2}{5} to isolate the square: (P1+15P2)2=25\left(P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 \right)^2 = \frac{2}{5}

  3. Solving for P1P_1: Taking the square root of both sides yields: P1+15P2=±25P_1 + \frac{1}{5} P_2 = \pm \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}} This shows that the difference ΔP1\Delta P_1, which represents the variation or width in P1P_1, is: ΔP1=45\Delta P_1 = \frac{4}{\sqrt{5}} because the range between the positive and negative solutions is 2×252 \times \frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}.

Thus, ΔP1=45\Delta P_1 = \frac{4}{\sqrt{5}} comes from the fact that the width in P1P_1 is derived from doubling the value of 25\frac{2}{\sqrt{5}}, which arises from solving the quadratic expression.


Do you want more details on any specific part? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does the separatrix equation affect the system's dynamics?
  2. What is the physical meaning of ΔP1\Delta P_1?
  3. Can you explain how Hamiltonian systems relate to this problem?
  4. Why is Q1=πQ_1 = \pi a significant point for this solution?
  5. How is the saddle point influenced by the determinant condition?

Tip: When solving quadratic equations, remember to account for both the positive and negative square roots to avoid missing critical solutions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Hamiltonian mechanics
Quadratic equations
Separatrix
Cosine function

Formulas

1 = (5/2)(P_1 + (1/5)P_2)^2 + cos(Q_1)
(P_1 + (1/5)P_2) = ±(2/sqrt(5))
ΔP_1 = 4/sqrt(5)

Theorems

Hamilton's equations of motion
Quadratic solutions

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate level (Physics, Applied Mathematics)