On the Rosen-Edelstein model and the theoretical foundation of nonholonomic mechanics

• 来源期刊: 中国物理（英文版）
• 关键词: Rosen-Edelstein model variational principles nonholonomic constraints
• 年，卷（期）: 2006,（11）
• 页码范围: 2496-2499
• 页数: 4页
• 语种: 英文

摘要

A new model in nonholonomic mechanics, the Rosen-Edelstein model, has been studied. We prove that the new model is a Lagrange problem in which the action integral ∫t1t0 Ldt can be made stationary. The theoretical basis of nonholonomic mechanics is investigated and discussed. Finally, we give the range of practical applications of the Rosen-Edelstein model.