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Analytical Mechanics: An Introduction (Oxford Graduate Texts)

by James A. Anderson

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	792 pages
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Analytical mechanics is a branch of physics that deals with the study of motion of particles, rigid bodies, and continuous media. It is based on the laws of mechanics, which describe the behavior of matter in motion. Analytical mechanics provides a powerful framework for understanding the dynamics of physical systems, and it has applications in a wide range of fields, including astrophysics, engineering, and biology.

This book provides an to analytical mechanics. It begins with a review of the basic laws of mechanics, and then introduces the concepts of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics. These concepts are used to develop the equations of motion for a variety of physical systems, including particles, rigid bodies, and continuous media. The book also discusses the principles of variational calculus and the least action principle, and shows how these principles can be used to derive the equations of motion for a variety of physical systems.

Applications

Analytical mechanics has a wide range of applications in physics and engineering. Some of the most common applications include:

Celestial mechanics: Analytical mechanics is used to study the motion of celestial bodies, such as planets, stars, and galaxies. It can be used to calculate the orbits of planets, predict the behavior of stars, and understand the evolution of galaxies.
Orbital mechanics: Analytical mechanics is used to study the motion of satellites and other objects in orbit around the Earth. It can be used to design satellite trajectories, predict the behavior of satellites in orbit, and understand the effects of perturbations on satellite orbits.
Fluid mechanics: Analytical mechanics is used to study the motion of fluids, such as liquids and gases. It can be used to design fluid systems, predict the behavior of fluids in motion, and understand the effects of turbulence on fluid flow.
Elasticity: Analytical mechanics is used to study the deformation of solids under load. It can be used to design structures that are resistant to deformation, predict the behavior of solids under load, and understand the effects of stress and strain on solids.
Continuum mechanics: Analytical mechanics is used to study the behavior of continuous media, such as solids, liquids, and gases. It can be used to derive the equations of motion for continuous media, predict the behavior of continuous media in motion, and understand the effects of boundary conditions on the behavior of continuous media.

Analytical mechanics is a powerful tool for understanding the dynamics of physical systems. It has a wide range of applications in physics and engineering, and it is an essential tool for anyone who wants to study the motion of matter in motion.

Analytical Mechanics: An Introduction (Oxford Graduate Texts)

by James A. Anderson

4.8 out of 5