Geometric Mechanics: Dynamics and Symmetry - Couverture rigide

Holm, Darryl D

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1848167741 ISBN 13 : 9781848167742

Editeur : Imperial College Press, 2011

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

This textbook introduces the tools and language of modern geometric mechanics to advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It treats the dynamics of ray optics, resonant oscillators and the elastic spherical pendulum from a unified geometric viewpoint, by formulating their solutions using reduction by Lie-group symmetries. The only prerequisites are linear algebra, calculus and some familiarity with Euler-Lagrange variational principles and canonical Poisson brackets in classical mechanics at the beginning undergraduate level. The ideas and concepts of geometric mechanics are explained in the context of explicit examples. Through these examples, the student develops skills in performing computational manipulations, starting from Fermat's principle, working through the theory of differential forms on manifolds and transferring these ideas to the applications of reduction by symmetry to reveal Lie-Poisson Hamiltonian formulations and momentum maps in physical applications. The many Exercises and Worked Answers aid the student to grasp the essential aspects of the subject. In addition, the modern language and application of differential forms is explained in the context of geometric mechanics, so that the importance of Lie derivatives and their flows is clear. All theorems are stated and proved explicitly. The book's many worked exercises make it ideal for both classroom use and self study. In particular, a substantial appendix containing both introductory examples and enhanced coursework problems with worked answers is included to help the student develop proficiency in using the powerful methods of geometric mechanics.

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"These volumes are a valuable addition to the literature on geometric mechanics. They are very well written, can be used for various courses independently or in conjunction with other texts, both more elementary and advanced, and can also serve as a good starting point for someone interested in the subject and willing to learn the principles and techniques of geometric mechanics." --MathSciNet

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Imperial College Press
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1848167741
• ISBN 13: 9781848167742
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 468