A Student's Guide to Analytical Mechanics (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781316509074)

Analytical mechanics is a set of mathematical tools used to describe a wide range of physical systems, both in classical mechanics and beyond. It offers a powerful and elegant alternative to Newtonian mechanics; however it can be challenging to learn due to its high degree of mathematical complexity. Designed to offer a more intuitive guide to this abstract topic, this guide explains the mathematical theory underlying analytical mechanics; helping students to formulate, solve and interpret complex problems using these analytical tools. Each chapter begins with an example of a physical system to illustrate the theoretical steps to be developed in that chapter, and ends with a set of exercises to further develop students' understanding. The book presents the fundamentals of the subject in depth before extending the theory to more elaborate systems, and includes a further reading section to ensure that this is an accessible companion to all standard textbooks.

Author: John L. Bohn
ISBN-10: 1316509079
ISBN-13: 9781316509074
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 08/30/2018
Pages: 214
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.82lbs
Size: 8.98h x 6.35w x 0.44d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2019