The action principle for dissipative systems
Mathematical Physics
2014-12-17 v1 math.MP
Classical Physics
Abstract
In the present work we redefine and generalize the action principle for dissipative systems proposed by Riewe by fixing the mathematical inconsistencies present in the original approach. In order to formulate a quadratic Lagrangian for non-conservative systems, the Lagrangian functions proposed depend on mixed integer order and fractional order derivatives. As examples, we formulate a quadratic Lagrangian for a particle under a frictional force proportional to the velocity, and to the classical problem of an accelerated point charge.
Cite
@article{arxiv.1412.5109,
title = {The action principle for dissipative systems},
author = {Matheus J. Lazo and Cesar E. Krumreich},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1412.5109},
year = {2014}
}