A particle of mass m has position vector r(t) in a frame of reference that rotates with angular velocity ω(t). The particle moves under the gravitational influence of masses that are fixed in the rotating frame. Explain why the Lagrangian of the particle is of the form
L=21m(r˙+ω×r)2−V(r).
Show that Lagrange's equations of motion are equivalent to
m(r¨+2ω×r˙+ω˙×r+ω×(ω×r))=−∇V
Identify the canonical momentum p conjugate to r. Obtain the Hamiltonian H(r,p) and Hamilton's equations for this system.