The Theory of Classical Dynamics

J. B. Griffiths

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511897368

This textbook describes in detail the classical theory of dynamics, a subject fundamental to the physical sciences, which has a large number of important applications. The author's aim is to describe the essential content of the theory, the general way in which it is used, and the basic concepts that are involved. No deep understanding can be obtained simply by examining theoretical considerations, so Dr Griffiths has included throughout many examples and exercises. This then is an ideal textbook for an undergraduate course for physicists or mathematicians who are familiar with vector analysis.

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Frontmatter
pp i-iv

Contents
pp v-viii

Prefaces
pp ix-x

Introduction
pp xi-xiv

1 - The Newtonian method
pp 1-15

2 - Space, time and vector notation
pp 16-34

3 - Force, mass and the law of motion
pp 35-66

4 - Newtonian relativity
pp 67-85

5 - Newtonian gravitation
pp 86-102

6 - Particle dynamics
pp 103-131

7 - Systems of several particles
pp 132-165

8 - Rigid body dynamics
pp 166-235

9 - Analytical dynamics
pp 236-275

10 - Variational principles
pp 276-285

11 - Hamilton–Jacobi theory
pp 286-307

Appendix - list of basic results and definitions
pp 308-310

Suggestions for further reading
pp 311-311

Index
pp 312-315

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