What property of lagrangian is used here?

In summary, the Lagrangian is a mathematical function used in classical mechanics to describe the motion of a system of particles. It is also used in other areas of physics, such as quantum mechanics and field theory, to describe the dynamics of particles and fields. Its main property is its ability to describe the dynamics of a system and predict its future behavior. It is different from the Hamiltonian, which is expressed in terms of coordinates and momenta. The Lagrangian has numerous applications in physics and other fields, making it a fundamental tool in understanding and analyzing the dynamics of physical systems.
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Hi, the attached picture shows a derivation of what I can only assume to be the property that the lagrange equations are invariant under a transformation of the coordinates.
But I have some trouble understanding how you go from the term pointed out the rear of the arrow to the point pointed out by the front of the arrow. Can anyone explain?
 

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It's really easy

[tex] \frac{\partial q^{i}}{\partial \dot{Q}^{j}} = 0 [/tex]

then he used the equality written on the first line just before the text written (apparently) in some Nordic language.
 

Related to What property of lagrangian is used here?

1. What is a Lagrangian?

The Lagrangian is a mathematical function used in classical mechanics to describe the motion of a system of particles. It takes into account the kinetic and potential energies of the particles and is used to derive the equations of motion for the system.

2. How is the Lagrangian used in physics?

The Lagrangian is used to describe the motion of particles and systems in classical mechanics. It is also used in other areas of physics, such as quantum mechanics and field theory, to describe the dynamics of particles and fields.

3. What property of the Lagrangian is important in physics?

The main property of the Lagrangian that is important in physics is its ability to describe the dynamics of a system. It contains all the necessary information to derive the equations of motion and predict the future behavior of the system.

4. How is the Lagrangian different from the Hamiltonian?

The Lagrangian and Hamiltonian are two different mathematical functions used to describe the dynamics of a system. The main difference is that the Lagrangian is expressed in terms of the coordinates and velocities of the particles, while the Hamiltonian is expressed in terms of the coordinates and momenta.

5. What are the applications of the Lagrangian?

The Lagrangian has many applications in physics, including classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and field theory. It is also used in other areas such as engineering and control theory to model and predict the behavior of systems. It is a fundamental tool in understanding and analyzing the dynamics of physical systems.

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