Foundations of Classical Mechanics (Hardcover)

P.C. Deshmukh

ISBN 10: 110848056X / ISBN 13: 9781108480567

Published by Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, 2019

About this Item

Hardcover. Written in easily accessible language, the book provides a modern perspective of classical mechanics. Mathematical rigour is intertwined with lucid narration that will generate confidence in students to assimilate and apply fundamental principles of physics. The commonalities and differences of Newton's, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations are explained in detail. Free, damped, driven oscillators and resonances are analysed systematically. The text extensively covers concepts of fluid mechanics, special theory of relativity, general theory of relativity and Lorentz transformations. The theories of gravitational field, fractals and chaos, Maxwell's laws of electrodynamics, and Einstein's theory of relativity are expanded from the first principle. The text is supported by practice problem sets to help students check their understanding of the concepts. Foundations of Classical Mechanics aims at providing in-depth understanding of the cornerstones of modern science and engineering. It helps budding engineers and scientists who need a deep grasp of the foundation principles and rigorous methodologies. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Foundations of Classical Mechanics (Hardcover)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 110848056X
• ISBN 13: 9781108480567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Written in easily accessible language, the book provides a modern perspective of classical mechanics. Mathematical rigour is intertwined with lucid narration that will generate confidence in students to assimilate and apply fundamental principles of physics. The commonalities and differences of Newton's, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations are explained in detail. Free, damped, driven oscillators and resonances are analysed systematically. The text extensively covers concepts of fluid mechanics, special theory of relativity, general theory of relativity and Lorentz transformations. The theories of gravitational field, fractals and chaos, Maxwell's laws of electrodynamics, and Einstein's theory of relativity are expanded from the first principle. The text is supported by practice problem sets to help students check their understanding of the concepts.

About the Author

P. C. Deshmukh is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the Indian Institute of Technology, Tirupati, India. He has taught courses on classical mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, quantum mechanics, solid state theory, foundations of theoretical physics and theory of atomic collision at undergraduate and graduate levels. He has published more than 100 papers in international journals. His current research includes photoabsoption processes in free/confined atoms, molecules and ions.