It deals with all the important subjects encountered in an undergraduate course and prepares the reader thoroughly for further study at graduate level. Analytical Mechanics, first published in 1999, provides a detailed introduction to the key analytical techniques of classical mechanics, one of the cornerstones of physics. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.īook Description Hardback. Unifying approach (ties to quantum mechanics)." Professor Gary Bowman, Northern Arizona University "Very modern treatment/selection of topics. The material is presented in a clear way, and it stimulates interest in the subject among others by interjected historical material." Applied Mechanics Review ".meets its goal to present the material of analytical mechanics as required in the education of physicists and is recommended for this purpose. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses in classical mechanics, and provides a sound foundation for graduate study. The authors set out the fundamentals of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics early on in the book and go on to cover such topics as linear oscillators, planetary orbits, rigid-body motion, small vibrations, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, and special relativity.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.Īnalytical Mechanics provides a detailed introduction to the key analytical techniques of classical mechanics, one of the cornerstones of physics. It includes many worked examples, and there are 250 homework exercises to help students gain confidence and proficiency in problem-solving.
A special feature is the inclusion of many "e-mail questions," which are intended to facilitate dialogue between the student and instructor. The authors set out the fundamentals of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics early in the book and go on to cover such topics as linear oscillators, planetary orbits, rigid-body motion, small vibrations, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, and special relativity. It deals with all the important subjects encountered in an undergraduate course and thoroughly prepares the reader for further study at graduate level.
This introductory undergraduate text provides a detailed introduction to the key analytical techniques of classical mechanics, one of the cornerstones of physics.