Classical Mechanics (Kibble & Berkshire) · Problem 12.21

The calculus of variations and Hamilton's principle — T.W.B. Kibble, F.H. Berkshire

Physics — Mechanics · lagrangian-mechanics-helical-symmetry

Problem

Helical symmetry A particle moves in a conservative field whose potential energy VV has helical symmetry. This means that VV is invariant under the simultaneous operations (i) a rotation through any angle α\alpha about the axis OzOz, and (ii) a translation cαc\alpha in the zz-direction. What conservation principle corresponds to this symmetry?

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