A Student's Guide to Analytical Mechanics (Student's Guides)

Bohn, John L.

ISBN 10: 1316509079 / ISBN 13: 9781316509074

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2018

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Synopsis:

Analytical mechanics is a set of mathematical tools used to describe a wide range of physical systems, both in classical mechanics and beyond. It offers a powerful and elegant alternative to Newtonian mechanics; however it can be challenging to learn due to its high degree of mathematical complexity. Designed to offer a more intuitive guide to this abstract topic, this guide explains the mathematical theory underlying analytical mechanics; helping students to formulate, solve and interpret complex problems using these analytical tools. Each chapter begins with an example of a physical system to illustrate the theoretical steps to be developed in that chapter, and ends with a set of exercises to further develop students' understanding. The book presents the fundamentals of the subject in depth before extending the theory to more elaborate systems, and includes a further reading section to ensure that this is an accessible companion to all standard textbooks.

About the Author: John L. Bohn is Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a Fellow of JILA - an interdisciplinary institute for quantum physics, chemistry and astronomy - and a Fellow of the American Physical Society.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Student's Guide to Analytical Mechanics (...
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2018
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good