Dynamics

by S. Neil Rasband

Discusses classical dynamics from a modern geometrical (differential geometry) viewpoint using modern mathematical techniques. Introduces for the first time in a textbook recent developments relating to the invariance of mechanical systems under perturbation and Lie algebraic techniques. Includes figures to illustrate mathematical and physical concepts.

272 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1983

Reviews

[serena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Who the hell thinks about manifolds when doing classical mechanics? Great book.