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OverviewAnalytical dynamics forms an important part of any undergraduate programme in applied mathematics and physics: it develops intuition about three-dimensional space and provides invaluable practice in problem solving. First published in 1987, this text is an introduction to the core ideas. It offers concise but clear explanations and derivations to give readers a confident grasp of the chain of argument that leads from Newton's laws through Lagrange's equations and Hamilton's principle, to Hamilton's equations and canonical transformations. This new edition has been extensively revised and updated to include:
Aimed at second- and third-year undergraduates, the book assumes some familiarity with elementary linear algebra, the chain rule for partial derivatives, and vector mechanics in three dimensions, although the latter is not essential. A wealth of examples show the subject in action and a range of exercises - with solutions - are provided to help test understanding. Full Product DetailsAuthor: N M J WoodhousePublisher: Springer Imprint: Springer Dimensions: Width: 23.40cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 15.60cm Weight: 0.363kg ISBN: 9781848828179ISBN 10: 1848828179 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 17 April 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: Out of stock ![]() Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |