Classical Mechanics

Classical Mechanics by G.Arulhdhas

Book Summary:

This book offers an in-depth presentation of the mechanics of particles and systems. The material is thoroughly class-tested and hence eminently suitable as a textbook for a one-semester course in Classical Mechanics for postgraduate students of physics and mathematics. Besides, the book can serve as a useful reference for engineering students at the postgraduate level.

Audience of the Book :

This book Useful for Science & Engneering Students.

Table of Contents:

Preface

1. Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics

2. System of Particles

3. Lagrangian Formulation

4. Variational Principle

5. Central Force Motion

6. Hamiltonian Mechanics

7. Hamilton-Jacobi Theory

8. The Motion of Rigid Bodies

9. Theory of Small Oscillations

10. Special Theory of Relativity

11. Introduction to Nonlinear Dynamics

12. Classical Chaos

Appendix A: Elliptic Integrals

Appendix B: Perturbation Theory

Bibliography

Answers to Problems

Index