Symmetry has alway played an important role in mechanics, from fundamental formulations of basic principles to concrete applications. The theme of this text is the role of symmetry in various aspects of mechanics. In recent times, this feature has accelerated because of new applications of symmetry techniques for studying integrable and chaotic systems, stability and bifurcation, as well as for obtaining new insights into specific rigid, fluid, plasma and elastic systems. This text lays the basic foundation for these topics. It also covers reduction theory and includes numerous applications, making it beneficial to physicists and engineers. It uses specific examples and applications showing how the theory works, plus up-to-date techniques.
- ISBN10 3540972757
- ISBN13 9783540972754
- Publish Date 31 December 1994 (first published 29 November 1994)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 March 2008
- Publish Country DE
- Publisher Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG
- Imprint Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 472
- Language English