This book covers all topics in mechanics from elementary Newtonian mechanics,the principles of canonical mechanics and rigid body mechanics to relativistic mechanics and nonlinear dynamics. It was among the first textbooks to include dynamical systems and deterministic chaos in due detail. As compared to the previous editions the present fifth edition is updated and revised with more explanations and additional examples. Symmetries and invariance principles, thebasic geometric aspects of mechanics as well as elements of continuum mechanics also play an important role. The book will enable the reader to develop general principles from which equations of motion follow, to understand the importance of canonical mechanics and of symmetries as a basis for quantum mechanics, and to get practice in using general theoretical concepts and tools that are essential for all branches of physics. The book contains more than 120 problems with complete solutions, as well as some practical examples which make moderate use of personal computers. This will be appreciated in particular by students using this textbook to accompany lectures on mechanics. The book ends with some historical notes on scientists who made important contributions to thedevelopment of mechanics. Enables the reader to develop general principles from which equations of motions may be derived Highlights the importance of the concept of symmetries as a basis for quantum mechanics The book contains over 120 problems with complete solutions, and several practical examples New edition of a widely used textbook praised for its thoroughness and clarity Completely revised and updated new edition, including new sections on Noether's- and Steiner's theorem, early introduction of phase space and 'bra and ket' symbolics INDICE: Elementary Newtonian Mechanics.- The Principles of Canonical Mechanics.- The Mechanics of Rigid Bodies.- Relativistic Mechanics.- Geometric Aspects of Mechanics.- Stability and Chaos.- Continuous Systems.- Exercises.- Solution of Exercises.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-05369-6
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 547
- Fecha Publicación: 27/03/2010
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés