Mechanics
Volume 1
- 3rd Edition - January 29, 1982
- Latest edition
- Authors: L D Landau, E.M. Lifshitz
- Language: English
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… Read more
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.
For final year undergraduates, postgraduates, and research workers in theoretical physics and physics.
The equations of motion; Conservation laws; Integration of equations of motions; Collisions between particles; Small oscillations; Motion of a rigid body; Canonical equations.
"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
"An outstanding book for advanced students"—John H Lienhard, MIT University, USA
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: January 29, 1982
- Language: English
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