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Area of Science:

  • Physics
  • Computational Physics
  • Statistical Mechanics

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  • Solving Euler-Lagrange equations is a persistent challenge across scientific disciplines.
  • Developing novel computational methods is crucial for advancing physics and related fields.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a new Monte Carlo Metropolis framework for solving equations of motion in Lagrangian systems.
  • To demonstrate the framework's applicability to classical mechanics problems.

Main Methods:

  • The study implements a Monte Carlo Metropolis algorithm to sample the path space.
  • Probability functional for sampling is derived using the maximum caliber principle.
  • Numerical simulations are performed for free particle and harmonic oscillator systems.

Main Results:

  • The average path generated by the simulation converges to the classical mechanics solution.
  • The method effectively samples the path space based on the system's action.
  • This approach is analogous to sampling canonical systems for a given energy.

Conclusions:

  • The presented Monte Carlo Metropolis framework provides a viable method for solving differential equations in physics.
  • It serves as a valuable tool for calculating time-dependent properties of dynamical systems.
  • The framework has potential applications in understanding non-equilibrium behavior in statistical mechanics.