Classical Newtonian Gravity - A Comprehensive Introduction, with Examples and Exercises (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2019)

This textbook offers a readily comprehensible introduction to classical Newtonian gravitation, which is fundamental for an understanding of classical mechanics and is particularly relevant to Astrophysics. The opening chapter recalls essential elements of vectorial calculus, especially to provide the formalism used in subsequent chapters. In chapter two Classical Newtonian gravity theory for one point mass and for a generic number N of point masses is then presented and discussed. The theory for point masses is naturally extended to the continuous case. The third chapter addresses the paradigmatic case of spherical symmetry in the mass density distribution (central force), with introduction of the useful tool of qualitative treatment of motion. Subsequent chapters discuss the general case of non-symmetric mass density distribution and develop classical potential theory, with elements of harmonic theory, which is essential to understand the potential development in series of the gravitational potential, the subject of the fourth chapter. Finally, in the last chapter the specific case of motion of a satellite around the earth is considered. Examples and exercises are presented throughout the book to clarify aspects of the theory. The book is aimed at those who wish to progress further beyond an initial bachelor degree, onward to a master degree, and a PhD. It is also a valuable resource for postgraduates and active researchers in the field.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	UNITEXT for Physics
Release date:	October 2019
First published:	2019
Authors:	Roberto A. Capuzzo Dolcetta
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	176
Edition:	1st ed. 2019
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-025845-0
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > Stochastics Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Classical mechanics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Relativity physics > General Books > Professional & Technical > Other technologies > Space science > Astronautics
LSN:	3-03-025845-9
Barcode:	9783030258450

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