Classical Mathematical Physics - Dynamical Systems and Field Theories (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 1997)

This volume combines the enlarged and corrected editions of both volumes on classical physics of Thirring's famous course in mathematical physics. With numerous examples and remarks accompanying the text, it is suitable as a textbook for students in physics, mathematics, and applied mathematics. The treatment of classical dynamical systems uses analysis on manifolds to provide the mathematical setting for discussions of Hamiltonian systems, canonical transformations, constants of motion, and pertubation theory. Problems discussed in considerable detail include: nonrelativistic motion of particles and systems, relativistic motion in electromagnetic and gravitational fields, and the structure of black holes. The treatment of classical fields uses the language of differenial geometry throughout, treating both Maxwell's and Einstein's equations in a compact and clear fashion. The book includes discussions of the electromagnetic field due to known charge distributions and in the presence of conductors as well as a new section on gauge theories. It discusses the solutions of the Einstein equations for maximally symmetric spaces and spaces with maximally symmetric submanifolds; it concludes by applying these results to the life and death of stars.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	October 2003
First published:	1997
Translators:	E.M. Harrell
Authors:	Walter Thirring
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 27mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	543
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 1997
ISBN-13:	978-0-387-40615-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Mathematics for scientists & engineers
LSN:	0-387-40615-8
Barcode:	9780387406152

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