Introduction to Analytical Dynamics

by N.M.J. Woodhouse

Book Overview

First published in 1987, this text 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:

A chapter on symplectic geometry and the geometric interpretation...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848828152
• ISBN13: 9781848828155
• Release Date: February 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"