Theoretical Mechanics of Particles and Continua

By Alexander L. Fetter and John Dirk Walecka

Book Overview

This two-part text supplies a lucid, self-contained account of classical mechanics and provides a natural framework for introducing advanced mathematical concepts in physics. Topics include Lagrangian dynamics, Hamiltonian dynamics, fluids and sound and surface waves, more. 165 figures. 2 tables. 1980 edition.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486432610
• ISBN13: 9780486432618
• Release Date: December 2003
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.1"