Principles of Quantum Mechanics · Problem 2.1.1

Review of Classical Mechanics — R. Shankar

Physics — Quantum Mechanics · lagrangian-mechanics-harmonic-oscillator

Problem

Consider the following system, called a harmonic oscillator. The block has a mass

m

and lies on a frictionless surface. The spring has a force constant

k

. Write the Lagrangian and get the equations of motion.