Analytical Mechanics

Analytical Mechanics by Louis N Hand

Analytical Mechanics, first published in 1999, provides a detailed introduction to the key analytical techniques of classical mechanics, one of the cornerstones of physics. It deals with all the important subjects encountered in an undergraduate course and prepares the reader thoroughly for further study at graduate level. The authors set out the fundamentals of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics early on in the book and go on to cover such topics as linear oscillators, planetary orbits, rigid-body motion, small vibrations, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, and special relativity. A special feature is the inclusion of many 'e-mail questions', which are intended to facilitate dialogue between the student and instructor. Many worked examples are given, and there are 250 homework exercises to help students gain confidence and proficiency in problem-solving. It is an ideal textbook for undergraduate courses in classical mechanics, and provides a sound foundation for graduate study.

'This book is a welcome addition to the available choices for a graduate text in modern classical mechanics and I encourage instructors to consider it' R. W. Robinett, American Journal of Physics

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ISBN 13	9780521575720
ISBN 10	0521575729
Title	Analytical Mechanics
Author	Louis N Hand
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	1998-11-13
Number of pages	592
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