Constrained dynamical systems: separation of constraints into first and second classes

摘要

In the Dirac approach to the generalized Hamiltonian formalism, dynamical systems with first- and second-class constraints are investigated. The classification and separation of constraints into the first- and second-class ones are presented with the help of passing to an equivalent canonical set of constraints. The general structure of second-class constraints is clarified. 14 refs. (Atomindex citation 28:015172)