Introduction to Analytical Dynamics - Couverture souple

Woodhouse, Nicholas J.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1848828152 ISBN 13 : 9781848828155

Editeur : Springer, 2010

Synopsis

First published in 1987, this text offers concise but clear explanations and derivations to give readers a confident grasp of the chain of argument that leads from Newton’s laws through Lagrange’s equations and Hamilton’s principle, to Hamilton’s equations and canonical transformations.

This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to include:

• A chapter on symplectic geometry and the geometric interpretation of some of the coordinate calculations.
• A more systematic treatment of the conections with the phase-plane analysis of ODEs; and an improved treatment of Euler angles.
• A greater emphasis on the links to special relativity and quantum theory showing how ideas from this classical subject link into contemporary areas of mathematics and theoretical physics.

A wealth of examples show the subject in action and a range of exercises – with solutions – are provided to help test understanding.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This is a revised edition of a text on classical mechanics published twenty years ago. The presentation has been simplified, and feedback has been incorporated into the text, thus greatly improving the content and style, making it fresher and more compelling.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Springer
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1848828152
• ISBN 13: 9781848828155
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible