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An Introduction to Mechanics
Daniel Kleppner
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Description for An Introduction to Mechanics
Hardcover. This second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. Num Pages: 566 pages, 675 b/w illus. 241 exercises. BIC Classification: PH. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 196 x 244 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1084.
For 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow's classic text has introduced students to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up to date, this revised and improved second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numerous worked examples, challenging problems and extensive illustrations, and has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas. It now features new examples taken from recent developments, such as laser slowing of atoms, exoplanets and black holes; a 'Hints, Clues and Answers' section for the end-of-chapter ... Read more
For 40 years, Kleppner and Kolenkow's classic text has introduced students to the principles of mechanics. Now brought up to date, this revised and improved second edition is ideal for classical mechanics courses for first- and second-year undergraduates with foundation skills in mathematics. The book retains all the features of the first edition, including numerous worked examples, challenging problems and extensive illustrations, and has been restructured to improve the flow of ideas. It now features new examples taken from recent developments, such as laser slowing of atoms, exoplanets and black holes; a 'Hints, Clues and Answers' section for the end-of-chapter ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
572
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
566
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521198110
SKU
V9780521198110
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About Daniel Kleppner
Daniel Kleppner is Lester Wolfe Professor of Physics Emeritus at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For his contributions to teaching he has been awarded the Oersted Medal by the American Association of Physics Teachers and the Lilienfeld Prize of the American Physical Society. He has also received the Wolf Prize in Physics and the National Medal of Science. Robert Kolenkow was ... Read more
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