Revised 1/03/2005

Author(s)

Rasband S. Neil

 

 

Previous

Up

Next

DYNAMICS

Edition

Orig. Ed 1983, Reprint Ed. 1990

Description

Pages

286

Here is a text that presents classical dynamics from a modern geometrical viewpoint, uniting this new perspective with the totality of knowledge in the field and introducing mathematical techniques gradually as the reader studies the standard topics. The concepts of differential geometry are developed as a calculation tool, with emphasis on applications and not rigor. While Dynamics treats traditional topics in a general way, it frequently adds a nontraditional approach through the new geometrical method, for instance, recent developments in the variance of mechanical systems under perturbation and Lie algebra techniques are introduced for the first time in any textbook. Topics covered include phase flows, Lagrangian dynamics, rigid bodies, small oscillations, invariants, Hamiltonian dynamics on the cotangent bundle, dynamics on phase space, action-angle variables, and invariant tori.

Krieger Book Number

224451

ISBN #

0-89464-445-9

Reviews

Cloth/Paper

C

U.S. Dollars

$43.95

 

Ordering Information and Policy Page
Clicking the [E-mail Qoute Form button] will take you to the Krieger Information Request Form, where you can verify book prices and shipping charges. You can also make other inquiries about titles of interest. Remember to include your e-mail and address information so we may contact you if there are any questions. And don’t forget that our TOLL FREE ORDER LINE is available!

Toll Free Order Line 1-800-724-0025 U.S. or E-mail!

Subject Category Listing Page

Books Page

Homepage