Theory of Orbits: Volume 1: Integrable Systems and Non-Perturbative Methods

by Dino Boccaletti

Book Overview

This textbook treats celestial mechanics as well as stellar dynamics from the common point of view of orbit theory making use of concepts and techniques from modern geometric mechanics. The book is meant for students in astronomy and physics with a knowledge of calculus and differential geometry.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642082106
• ISBN13: 9783642082108
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"