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Foundations of Mechanics
Abraham, Ralph; Marsden, Jerrold E.
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Description for Foundations of Mechanics
Hardcover. A reference on symplectic geometry, analytical mechanics and symplectic methods in mathematical physics. It offers a treatment of geometric mechanics. It is also suitable as a textbook for the foundations of differentiable and Hamiltonian dynamics. Series: AMS Chelsea Publishing. Num Pages: 826 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PBW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 261 x 188 x 48. Weight in Grams: 1628.
For many years, this book has been viewed as a classic treatment of geometric mechanics. It is known for its broad exposition of the subject, with many features that cannot be found elsewhere. The book is recommended as a textbook and as a basic reference work for the foundations of differentiable and Hamiltonian dynamics.
For many years, this book has been viewed as a classic treatment of geometric mechanics. It is known for its broad exposition of the subject, with many features that cannot be found elsewhere. The book is recommended as a textbook and as a basic reference work for the foundations of differentiable and Hamiltonian dynamics.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
American Mathematical Society United States
Number of pages
806
Condition
New
Series
AMS Chelsea Publishing
Number of Pages
826
Place of Publication
Providence, United States
ISBN
9780821844380
SKU
V9780821844380
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Ref
99-1
About Abraham, Ralph; Marsden, Jerrold E.
Ralph Abraham, University of California, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA, USA Jerrold E. Marsden, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA
Reviews for Foundations of Mechanics
Undoubtedly [the book] will be for years the standard reference on symplectic geometry, analytical mechanics and symplectic methods in mathematical physics." - Zentralblatt für Mathematik