Classical Mechanics
by Joel A. Shapiro
Publisher: Rutgers 2003
Number of pages: 252
Description:
This is a textbook for an advanced course in classical mechanics. From the table of contents: Particle Kinematics; Lagrange's and Hamilton's Equations; Two Body Central Forces; Rigid Body Motion; Small Oscillations; Hamilton's Equations; Perturbation Theory; Field Theory.
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