Introduction to Mechanics and Symmetry - A Basic Exposition of Classical Mechanical Systems (Paperback, Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 1999)

A development of the basic theory and applications of mechanics with an emphasis on the role of symmetry. The book includes numerous specific applications, making it beneficial to physicists and engineers. Specific examples and applications show how the theory works, backed by up-to-date techniques, all of which make the text accessible to a wide variety of readers, especially senior undergraduates and graduates in mathematics, physics and engineering. This second edition has been rewritten and updated for clarity throughout, with a major revamping and expansion of the exercises. Internet supplements containing additional material are also available.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Texts in Applied Mathematics, 17
Release date:	December 2010
First published:	1999
Authors:	Jerrold E. Marsden • Tudor S. Ratiu
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 39mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	586
Edition:	Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 1999
ISBN-13:	978-1-4419-3143-6
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Algebra > Groups & group theory Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Geometry > Analytic geometry Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General
LSN:	1-4419-3143-0
Barcode:	9781441931436

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!