Mechanics: Volume 1 / Edition 3

by L D Landau, E.M. Lifshitz

Overview

Devoted to the foundation of mechanics, namely classical Newtonian mechanics, the subject is based mainly on Galileo's principle of relativity and Hamilton's principle of least action. The exposition is simple and leads to the most complete direct means of solving problems in mechanics.The final sections on adiabatic invariants have been revised and augmented. In addition a short biography of L D Landau has been inserted.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780750628969
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	01/01/1976
Series:	Course of Theoretical Physics Series , #1
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	200
Product dimensions:	6.75(w) x 9.62(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

The equations of motion; Conservation laws; Integration of equations of motions; Collisions between particles; Small oscillations; Motion of a rigid body; Canonical equations.

Editorial Reviews

"The Landau and Lifshitz series is almost uniformly excellent... the level is appropriate in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students" —Philip B Burt, Clemson University, USA

"An outstanding book for advanced students" —John H Lienhard, MIT University, USA

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