Conformal Invariance of Mei Symmetry for a Holonomic System with Variable Mass

Jian-Le Cai

Chinese Journal of Physics

48卷6期（2010 / 12 / 01）

728 - 735

英文

For a holonomic mechanical system with variable mass, the definition of conformal invariance and its determining equation of Mei symmetry are provided under transformations by the infinitesimal one-parameter transformation group and infinitesimal generator vector. The system's corresponding conserved quantity is derived with the aid of a structure equation such that the gauge function satisfied. An example is given to illustrate the application of the results.