The Dynamics of Particles and of Rigid, Elastic, and Fluid Bodies: Being Lectures on Mathematical Physics (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Gordon Webster

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033101596X ISBN 13: 9780331015966

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master the core ideas of dynamics with a compact, practical approach.

This classic text presents the essential laws of motion and the methods used to apply them to particles, rigid bodies, and deformable bodies. The material is designed for serious physics students, focusing on core concepts rather than lengthy mathematical digressions.

The book divides naturally into three parts: general principles, dynamics of rigid bodies, and the theory of potential and deformable bodies. It emphasizes practical procedures, Hamiltonian and Lagrangian formulations, and energy methods as they apply to real physical problems.

• Clear treatment of Newton's laws in a general, usable form
• Introduction to Hamilton's principle and Lagrange’s equations
• Applications to rotating bodies, gyroscopes, and constrained motion
• Foundations for understanding dynamics of deformable bodies and potential theory

Ideal for readers of physics and engineering who want a solid, approachable grounding in dynamics and its applications to a wide range of physical systems.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033101596X
• ISBN 13: 9780331015966
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 603