Noether symmetry method for Birkhoffian systems in terms of generalized fractional operators

Compared with the Hamiltonian mechanics and the Lagrangian mechanics,the Birkhoffian mechanics is more general.The Birkhoffian mechanics is discussed on the basis of the generalized fractional operators,which are proposed recently.Therefore,differential equations of motion within generalized fractional operators are established.Then,in order to find the solutions to the differential equations,Noether symmetry,conserved quantity,perturbation to Noether symmetry and adiabatic invariant are investigated.In the end,two applications are given to illustrate the methods and results.

Noether symmetry and conserved quantity for dynamical system with non-standard Lagrangians on time scales

This paper focuses on studying the Noether symmetry and the conserved quantity with non-standard Lagrangians, namely exponential Lagrangians and power-law Lagrangians on time scales. Firstly, for each case, the Hamilton prin- ciple based on the action with non-standard Lagrangians on time scales is established, with which the corresponding Euler-Lagrange equation is given. Secondly, according to the invariance of the Hamilton action under the infinitesimal transformation, the Noether theorem for the dynamical system with non-standard Lagrangians on time scales is established. The proof of the theorem consists of two steps. First, it is proved under the infinitesimal transformations of a special one-parameter group without transforming time. Second, utilizing the technique of time-re-parameterization, the Noether theorem in a general form is obtained. The Noether-type conserved quantities with non-standard Lagrangians in both clas- sical and discrete cases are given. Finally, an example in Friedmann-Robertson-Walker spacetime and an example about second order Duffing equation are given to illustrate the application of the results.

Hamilton formalism and Noether symmetry for mechanico electrical systems with fractional derivatives

This paper presents extensions to the traditional calculus of variations for mechanico-electrical systems containing fractional derivatives. The Euler Lagrange equations and the Hamilton formalism of the mechanico-electrical systems with fractional derivatives are established. The definition and the criteria for the fractional generalized Noether quasi- symmetry are presented. Furthermore, the fractional Noether theorem and conseved quantities of the systems are obtained by virtue of the invariance of the Hamiltonian action under the infinitesimal transformations. An example is presented to illustrate the application of the results.

Noether symmetry and conserved quantity for a Hamilton system with time delay

In this paper, the Noether symmetries and the conserved quantities for a Hamilton system with time delay are dis-cussed. Firstly, the variational principles with time delay for the Hamilton system are given, and the Hamilton canonical equations with time delay are established. Secondly, according to the invariance of the function under the infinitesimal transformations of the group, the basic formulas for the variational of the Hamilton action with time delay are discussed, the definitions and the criteria of the Noether symmetric transformations and quasi-symmetric transformations with time delay are obtained, and the relationship between the Noether symmetry and the conserved quantity with time delay is studied. In addition, examples are given to illustrate the application of the results.

Noether symmetry and conserved quantities of the analytical dynamics of a Cosserat thin elastic rod

In this paper, we investigate the Noether symmetry and Noether conservation law of elastic rod dynamics with two independent variables： time t and arc coordinate s. Starting from the Lagrange equations of Cosserat rod dynamics, the criterion of Noether symmetry with Lagrange style for rod dynamics is given and the Noether conserved quantity is obtained. Not only are the conservations of generalized moment and generalized energy obtained, but also some other integrals.

Conformal Invariance and Noether Symmetry, Lie Symmetry of Birkhoffian Systems in Event Space

This paper focuses on studying a conformal invariance and a Noether symmetry, a Lie symmetry for a Birkhoffian system in event space. The definitions of the conformal invariance of the system are given. By investigation on the relations between the conformal invariance and the Noether symmetry, the conformal invariance and the Lie symmetry, the expressions of conformal factors of the system under these circumstances are obtained. The Noether conserved quantities and the Hojman conserved quantities directly derived from the conformal invariance are given. Two examples are given to illustrate the application of the results.

Noether Symmetry Can Lead to Non-Noether Conserved Quantity of Holonomic Nonconservative Systems in General Lie Transformations

For the holonomic nonconservative system, by using the Noether symmetry, a non-Noether conserved quantity is obtained directly under general infinitesimal transformations of groups in which time is variable. At first,the Noether symmetry, Lie symmetry, and Noether conserved quantity are given. Secondly, the condition under which the Noether symmetry is a Lie symmetry under general infinitesimal transformations is obtained. Finally, a set of nonNoether conserved quantities of the system are given by the Noether symmetry, and an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Noether symmetry and non-Noether conserved quantity of the relativistic holonomic nonconservative systems in general Lie transformations

For a relativistic holonomic nonconservative system, by using the Noether symmetry, a new non-Noether conserved quantity is given under general infinitesimal transformations of groups. On the basis of tile theory of invariance of differential equations of motion under general infinitesimal transformations, we construct the relativistic Noether symmetry, Lie symmetry and the condition under which the Noether symmetry is a Lie symmetry under general infinitesimal transformations. By using the Noether symmetry, a new relativistic non-Noether conserved quantity is given which only depends on the variables t, qs and qs. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Mei Symmetry and Noether Symmetry of the Relativistic Variable Mass System

The definition and criterion of the Mei symmetry of a relativistic variable mass system are given. The relation between the Mei symmetry and the Noether symmetry of the system is found under infinitesimal transformations of groups. The conserved quantities to which the Mei symmetry and Noether symmetry of the system lead are obtained.An example is given to illustrate the application of the result.

Weakly Noether Symmetry for Nonholonomic Systems of Chetaev's Type

In the paper [J. of Beijing Institute of Technology 26 （2006） 285] the authors provided the definition of weakly Noether symmetry. We now discuss the weakly Noether symmetry for non-holonomic system of Chetaev＇s type, and present expressions of three kinds of conserved quantities by weakly Noether symmetry. Finally, the application of this new result is shown by a practical example.

Noether Symmetry of Three-Order Lagrangian Equations

Based on the three-order Lagrangian equation, pseudo-Hamilton actoon I^＊ is defined and the three-order Hamilton＇s principle and the conditions are obtained in the paper. Then, the Noether symmetry about three-order Lagrangian equations is deduced. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the result.

Perturbation to Noether Symmetry and Adiabatic Invariants for Dynamical Systems with Nonstandard Lagrangians

The perturbation to Noether symmetry and adiabatic invariants for dynamical systems with nonstandard Lagrangians are studied.Based on two kinds of nonstandard Lagrangians(i.e.exponential Lagrangians and power-law Lagrangians),the exact invariants of Noether type are given.Based on the definition of highorder adiabatic invariants,the relationship between the perturbation of Noether symmetry and the adiabatic invariants of the system under a small disturbance is studied,and then the corresponding theorems of adiabatic invariants are established.Finally,two examples are given to illustrate the methods and results appear in this paper.

Noether Symmetry and Noether Conserved Quantity of Nielsen Equation for Dynamical Systems of Relative Motion

Noether symmetry of Nielsen equation and Noether conserved quantity deduced directly from Noether symmetry for dynamical systems of the relative motion are studied. The definition and criteria of Noether symmetry of a Nielsen equation under the infinitesimal transformations of groups are given. Expression of Noether conserved quantity deduced directly from Noether symmetry of Nielsen equation for the system are obtained. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

ON THE NOETHER SYMMETRY AND LIE SYMMETRY OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

The Noether symmetry is an invariance of Hamilton action under infinitesimal transformations of time and the coordinates.The Lie symmetry is an invariance of the differential equations of motion under the transformations.In this paper,the relation between these two symmetries is proved definitely and firstly for mechanical systems.The results indicate that all the Noether symmetries are Lie symmetries for Lagrangian systems meanwhile a Noether symmetry is a Lie symmetry for the general holonomic or nonholonomic systems provided that some conditions hold.

Hojman conserved quantity deduced by weak Noether symmetry for Lagrange systems

This paper studies the Hojman conserved quantity, a non-Noether conserved quantity, deduced by special weak Noether symmetry for Lagrange systems. Under special infinitesimal transformations in which the time is not variable, its criterion is given and a method of how to seek the Hojman conserved quantity is presented. A Hojman conserved quantity can be found by using the special weak Noether symmetry.

Noether symmetry and Lie symmetry of discrete holonomic systems with dependent coordinates

The Noether symmetry, the Lie symmetry and the conserved quantity of discrete holonomic systems with dependent coordinates are investigated in this paper. The Noether symmetry provides a discrete Noether identity and a conserved quantity of the system. The invariance of discrete motion equations under infinitesimal transformation groups is defined as the Lie symmetry, and the condition of obtaining the Noether conserved quantity from the Lie symmetry is also presented. An example is discussed to show the applications of the results.

Two New Types of Conserved Quantities Deduced from Noether Symmetry for Nonholonomic Mechanical System

For a nonholonomic mechanical system, the generalized Mei conserved quantity and the new generalized Hojman conserved quantity deduced from Noether symmetry of the system are studied. The criterion equation of the Noether symmetry for the system is got. The conditions under which the Noether symmetry can lead to the two new conserved quantities are presented and the forms of the conserved quantities are obtained. Finally, an example is given to illustrate the application of the results.

Weak Noether Symmetry and non-Noether Conserved Quantities for General Holonomic Systems

A new kind of weak Noether symmetry for a general holonomic system is defined in such a way that themethods to construct Hojman conserved quantity and new-type conserved quantity are given.It turns out that weintroduce a new approach to look for the conserved laws.Two examples are presented.

Weak Noether symmetry for a nonholonomic controllable mechanical system

This paper discusses the weak Noether symmetry for a nonholonomic controllable mechanical system of Chetaev type, and presents expressions of three kinds of conserved quantities obtained by using weak Noether symmetry. Finally, the application of these new results is illustrated by an example.

Weak Noether symmetry for nonholonomic systems of non-Chetaev type

Based on the weak Noether symmetry proposed by Mei F X, this paper discusses the weak Noether symmetry for nonholonomic system of non-Chetaev type, and presents expressions of three kinds of conserved quantities by weak Noether symmetry. Finally, the application of this new results is showed by a practical example.