Classical mechanics /
John Michael Finn.
- Sudbury, MA : Jones and Bartlett, 2010.
- xv, 576 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Physics series (Higham, Mass.) .
On cover: Physics series.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 561-566) and index.
Review of Newtonian particle mechanics -- Vector spaces and coordinate systems -- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics -- Hamilton's principle -- Central force motion -- Small oscillations -- Rotational geometry and kinematics -- Rigid body motion -- Canonical transformation theory -- Hamilton-Jacobi theory -- Special relativity -- Waves, particles, and fields -- International system of units and conversion factors -- Physical constants and solar system data -- Geometric algebras in N dimensions. Appendix A: Appendix B: Appendix C: