The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics
Summary
The feel-good place to buy books
The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics by Hansjrg Geiges
Celestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics.
'The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics offers a fresh look at one of the most celebrated topics of mathematics … I would gladly recommend this book …' Anil Venkatesh, Mathematical Association of America Reviews
'Because much of the geometric theory, the many historical notes, and the exercises in the book are not found in other contemporary books on celestial mechanics, the book makes a great addition to the library of anyone with an interest in celestial mechanics' Lennard Bakker, Zentralblatt MATH
'The book fulfills the authors quest, as stated in the preface, 'for students to experience differential geometry and topology 'in action' (in the historical context of celestial mechanics) rather than as abstractions in traditional courses on the two subjects.' Lennard F. Bakker, Mathematical Reviews
'Because much of the geometric theory, the many historical notes, and the exercises in the book are not found in other contemporary books on celestial mechanics, the book makes a great addition to the library of anyone with an interest in celestial mechanics' Lennard Bakker, Zentralblatt MATH
'The book fulfills the authors quest, as stated in the preface, 'for students to experience differential geometry and topology 'in action' (in the historical context of celestial mechanics) rather than as abstractions in traditional courses on the two subjects.' Lennard F. Bakker, Mathematical Reviews
Hansjörg Geiges is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cologne. He has received several teaching awards, and an EMS prize for mathematical exposition. His book An Introduction to Contact Topology (Cambridge, 2008), has become a highly cited standard reference for the field.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781107564800 |
| ISBN 10 | 1107564808 |
| Title | The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics |
| Author | Hansjörg Geiges |
| Series | London Mathematical Society Student Texts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2016-03-24 |
| Number of pages | 236 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |