A Student's Guide to Analytical Mechanics
Author | : John L. Bohn |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 219 |
Release | : 2018-08-30 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781108693233 |
ISBN-13 | : 1108693237 |
Rating | : 4/5 (237 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Student's Guide to Analytical Mechanics written by John L. Bohn and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Analytical mechanics is a set of mathematical tools used to describe a wide range of physical systems, both in classical mechanics and beyond. It offers a powerful and elegant alternative to Newtonian mechanics; however it can be challenging to learn due to its high degree of mathematical complexity. Designed to offer a more intuitive guide to this abstract topic, this guide explains the mathematical theory underlying analytical mechanics; helping students to formulate, solve and interpret complex problems using these analytical tools. Each chapter begins with an example of a physical system to illustrate the theoretical steps to be developed in that chapter, and ends with a set of exercises to further develop students' understanding. The book presents the fundamentals of the subject in depth before extending the theory to more elaborate systems, and includes a further reading section to ensure that this is an accessible companion to all standard textbooks.