Universe dynamics the least action principle and Lagrange's equations /
"Brought together in one focused and exclusive treatment, this book provides an elementary introduction to the important role and use of the least action principle and the resulting Lagrange's equations in the analysis of the laws that govern the universe. It is an ideal complimentary reso...
| Main Author: | Vanier, Jacques, 1934- |
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| Other Authors: | Tomescu, Cipriana, |
| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boca Raton, FL :
CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group,
[2019]
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| Physical Description: |
xi, 172 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
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| Summary: |
"Brought together in one focused and exclusive treatment, this book provides an elementary introduction to the important role and use of the least action principle and the resulting Lagrange's equations in the analysis of the laws that govern the universe. It is an ideal complimentary resource to accompany undergraduate courses and textbooks on classical mechanics. Uses mathematics accessible to beginners; Brings together the Principle of Least Action, Lagrange's equations, and variational principles in mechanics in one cohesive text; Written in a clear and easy-to-understand manner." -- |
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| Item Description: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. Selected elements of classical and quantum physics -- Search for a universal principle -- Selected applications of Lagrange's equations -- Fields and quantum physics. "Brought together in one focused and exclusive treatment, this book provides an elementary introduction to the important role and use of the least action principle and the resulting Lagrange's equations in the analysis of the laws that govern the universe. It is an ideal complimentary resource to accompany undergraduate courses and textbooks on classical mechanics. Uses mathematics accessible to beginners; Brings together the Principle of Least Action, Lagrange's equations, and variational principles in mechanics in one cohesive text; Written in a clear and easy-to-understand manner." -- Provided by publisher. |
| Physical Description: |
xi, 172 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781138335790 1138335797 9781138335899 1138335894 |