Intermediate Dynamics

This textbook provides an accessible introduction to classical mechanics, with a focus on Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms, 321 exercises, worked examples, and computational projects. It has been reorganized and includes new problems, a chapter on fluid dynamics, and optional studies of advanced topics. Online resources are available for instructors and students.

Format: Hardback
Length: 616 pages
Publication date: 21 April 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

This advanced undergraduate physics textbook offers an accessible introduction to classical mechanics, employing straightforward language and clear examples. While comprehensive, the book can be customized for a one-semester course. Early exposure to the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms enables students to apply these crucial techniques within the visually compelling realm of classical mechanics. The inclusion of 321 in-chapter exercises, 82 worked examples, 550 more challenging end-of-chapter problems, and 65 computational projects reinforce students' understanding of key physical concepts and provide instructors with flexibility in selecting assessment and support materials. This revised edition has undergone a thorough reorganization. Numerous sections have been rewritten, and new problems, a chapter on fluid dynamics, and brief optional studies of advanced topics such as general relativity and orbital mechanics have been incorporated. Online resources include a solutions manual for instructors, lecture slides, and a set of student-oriented video lectures.

Weight: 1462g
Dimension: 195 x 253 x 33 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781009098472
Edition number: 2 Revised edition