This classic book is a encylopaedic and comprehensive account of the classical theory of analytical dynamics. The treatment is rigorous yet readable, starting from first principles with kinematics before moving to equations of motion and specific and explicit methods for solving them, with chapters devoted to particle dyanmics, rigid bodies, vibration, and dissipative systems. Hamilton's principle is introduced and then applied to dynamical systems, including three-body systems and celestial mechanics. Very many examples and exercisies are supplied throughout.
- ISBN10 1440089477
- ISBN13 9781440089473
- Publish Date 21 April 2018 (first published 2 January 1937)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint Forgotten Books
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 450
- Language English