Classical Mechanics

By (author) Artemio González–López

ISBN13: 9781032987965

Imprint: Chapman & Hall/CRC

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Published: 01/08/2025

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Description
Classical Mechanics is a textbook for undergraduate students majoring in Physics (or Mathematics and Physics). The book introduces the main ideas and concepts of Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, including the basics of rigid body motion and relativistic dynamics, at an intermediate to advanced level. The physical prerequisites are minimal, with a short primer included in the first chapter. As to the mathematical prerequisites, only a working knowledge of linear algebra, basic multivariate calculus and the rudiments of ordinary differential equations is expected. Features · Numerous exercises and examples · A focus on mathematical rigour that will appeal to Physics students wanting to specialize in theoretical physics, or Mathematics students interested in mathematical physics · Sufficient material to service either a one or two semester course.
1 Preliminaries 2 Review of Newtonian mechanics 3 Motion in a central potential 4 Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics 5 Motion relative to a non-inertial frame 6 Rigid body motion 7 Introduction to relativistic mechanics Bibliography Index
  • Applied mathematics
  • Mathematical physics
  • Tertiary Education (US: College)
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