Calkin, M.G.
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics
- ISBN 13:
- 9789810226725
- author:
- Calkin, M.G.
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 216
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 15.4 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Physics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics by Melvin G. Calkin provides an in-depth exploration of classical mechanics, moving beyond traditional Newtonian topics to cover recent research areas such as invariance, Hamiltonian-Jacobi theory, and action-angle variables. The book includes a comprehensive discussion of the Hannay angle, not typically found in other texts, as well as connections with electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. It also introduces nonlinear nondissipative systems and provides a brief overview of path integrals and their connection to Hamilton's principle. Suitable for advanced undergraduate courses in classical mechanics, this text features 115 exercises to help students develop a deeper understanding of the subject.
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