Classical Mechanics And Relativity (second Edition)

Thông tin sách: Classical Mechanics And Relativity (second Edition) (Paperback, 588 trang) – WSPC, 2024. Ngôn ngữ: Tiếng Anh.

Review of the First Edition: “From the very beginning the author makes sure that we do not forget that many branches of physics have roots in classical mechanics, and in many cases some chapters would make excellent introductions to tools used in areas such as quantum mechanics, particle physics or gravitation.” Contemporary Physics The text covers the entire domain of basic classical mechanics and relativity theory (special and general) and has been revised mainly for the purpose of adding exercises without worked solutions that were missing in the first edition. To retain the format of a readable, yet advanced introductory text that can serve as the companion text for a course in mechanics, the more than 100 new exercises on diverse topics are of moderate range; answers are given and occasionally hints are provided. As before, the text aims to cover the entire spectrum of theoretical mechanics from Newton to Einstein. The reader can observe how in the course of time, deeper and deeper insights were achieved with the development of the basic equations of Newton to those of Euler and Lagrange, and to the geodesic equations of space-time and Einstein's relativity. To include diverse problems, a small section on this topic has been added. Editorial Reviews Review "... the second edition of Classical Mechanics and Relativity continues to be an outstanding resource for students and instructors alike. The added exercises and the inclusion of friction problems are welcome enhancements that make the book even more versatile as a teaching tool. Müller-Kirsten's text remains a highly recommended companion for those studying mechanics, offering both a thorough theoretical grounding and a glimpse into the historical development of the field."

Contemporary Physics

Review of the First Edition:

“From the very beginning the author makes sure that we do not forget that many branches of physics have roots in classical mechanics, and in many cases some chapters would make excellent introductions to tools used in areas such as quantum mechanics, particle physics or gravitation.”

Contemporary Physics