On Geometrical Couplings of Dissipation and Curl Forces

Abstract

In this paper, we present several geometric ways to incorporate gyroscopic and dissipative forces to curl forces. We first present a proper metriplectic geometry. Then, using the Herglotz principle and generalized Euler-Lagrange equation, we propose a formulation of dissipative radial curl forces. Finally, we extend our result to azimuthal curl force using Galley's method, which leads to a natural formulation for Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics of generic non-conservative systems.