Classical Mechanics

Tai L. Chow (California State University, Stanislaus, Turlock, USA)

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CRC Press
21 November 2024

Classical mechanics; Mechanical engineering

The third edition of Classical Mechanics presents a complete account of the classical mechanics of particles and systems for physics students at the advanced undergraduate level. The textbook evolved from a set of lecture notes for a course on the subject taught for many years by the author at California State University, Stanislaus. It assumes the reader has been exposed to a course in calculus and a calculus-based general physics course. However, no prior knowledge of differential equations is required. Differential equations and new mathematical methods are developed in the text as the occasion demands.

The book begins with fundamental concepts, such as velocity and acceleration. Vectors are used from the start. Unlike conventional textbooks, this textbook introduces Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics early on, enabling students to develop confidence in these essential methods. Special note is given to concepts instrumental in the development of modern physics, including the relationship between symmetries and the laws of conservation. Applications to other branches of physics are also included wherever possible. Generalized coordinates are covered to enable discussion of Lagrangian dynamics and Hamiltonian dynamics, which have important applications in quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, celestial mechanics, and electrodynamics.

Key features:

Lengthier sections in early chapters have been rewritten as short and easy-to-understand sections.

Each chapter contains homework problems of varying degrees of difficulty to enhance understanding of the material in the text.

Detailed but not overlong mathematical manipulations are provided.

The essential topics can be covered in a one-semester, four-hour course.

By: Tai L. Chow (California State University Stanislaus Turlock USA)
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781032789545
ISBN 10: 1032789549
Pages: 502
Publication Date: 21 November 2024
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1 Kinematics – Describing the Motion 2 Newtonian Mechanics 3 Integration of Newton’s Equations of Motion 4 The Lagrangian Formulation of Mechanics 5 The Hamiltonian Formulation of Mechanics 6 Motion under a Central Force 7 The Harmonic Oscillator 8 Coupled Oscillations and Normal Coordinates 9 Nonlinear Oscillations 10 Collisions and Scattering 11 Motion in Noninertial system 12 The Motion of Rigid Bodies 13 Newtonian Gravity and Newtonian Cosmology

Dr. Tai L. Chow (周鐵樓博士) – Professor of Physics, Emeritus, California State University, Stanislaus - was born and raised in China. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Republic of China; a Master's degree in physics from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio; and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. Since 1970, Dr. Chow has been in the Department of Physics at California State University, Stanislaus, and served as department chairman for 18 years. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at the University of California at Berkeley and Davis. Dr. Chow has published over 40 articles in physics and astrophysics journals and is the author of six textbooks.