Classical Mechanics - Softcover

Kibble, Prof T.W.B.; Berkshire, Dr F.H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 058225972X ISBN 13: 9780582259720

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1996

Synopsis

Now includes two new chapters on the qualitative geometrical features of dynamical systems, and on the distinction between regular and chaotic motion. The book assumes some prior acquaintance with the elementary concepts, but begins with a review of these first principles. Needed results on vectors are summarized in an appendix. Those features of classical mechanics, which are of importance in other branches of physics, particularly the conservation laws and symmetries, are highlighted.

About this title

From the Back Cover

This well established text, now in its fourth edition, continues to set out the fundamental principles of the mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, with new added features.
Classical Mechanics now includes two new chapters on the qualitative geometrical features of dynamical systems, and on the distinction between regular and chaotic motion. The book assumes some prior acquaintance with the elementary concepts, but begins with a review of these first principles. Needed results on vectors are summarized in an appendix. Those features of classical mechanics, which are of importance in other branches of physics, particularly the conservation laws and symmetries, are highlighted.
Key Features of this edition include-
- Two new chapters on dynamical systems and their geometry, and on order and chaos
- A wide range of problems with answers. In this edition, the more demanding problems are starred.
- Two new appendices- on conic sections and on the classification of the behaviour of a dynamical system near a critical point
- Emphasis on the basic principles of wide applicability
- End of chapter summaries
- A comprehensive index and list of symbols

Classical Mechanics is written for undergraduate students of physics. It assumes some previous knowledge of the basic concepts and reasonable familiarity with differential and integral calculus.
Tom Kibble is Professor of Theoretical Physics, Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London, UK, and a Fellow of the Royal Society. He has published many articles on theoretical particle physics and cosmology. Frank Berkshire is also at the Imperial College. He is Senior Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics, and has published on dynamical systems, waves and fluids. Both authors have long experience of lecturing to physics students.

Edition details

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 058225972X
• ISBN 13: 9780582259720
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384