Essential Classical Mechanics

This is a book on intermediate classical mechanics. In this book, classical mechanics is presented as a useful tool to analyze the physical universe and also as the base on which the whole pyramid of modern physics has been erected. Various mechanical concepts are developed in a highly logical manner, with relatively thorough treatments on mathematical procedures and many physically interesting applications. Connections to more modern theoretical developments (including statistical physics, relativity, and quantum mechanics) are emphasized.

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Contents: PrefaceIn Three-Dimensional Space: Vector DescriptionEvolution in Time: Basic Elements of Newtonian MechanicsOne-Dimensional MotionMotion of a Particle in Two or Three DimensionsThe Two-Body Problem, Collision and Many-Particle SystemGravitational Field EquationsRigid Body Dynamics IElements of Fluid MechanicsMotion in a Non-Inertial Reference FrameLagrangian MechanicsApplication of the Lagrangian Method: Small OscillationsRigid Body Dynamics IIHamiltonian MechanicsSelected References
Readership: Undergraduate and graduate physics students.
Keywords:Classical Mechanics;Newtonian Mechanics;Lagrangian Mechanics;Hamiltonian Mechanics;Celestial Mechanics;Conservation Law;Symmetry PrincipleReview:Key Features:We explained all mechanical concepts by a systematical and logical approachWe strongly emphasized on the symmetry arguments and various mechanical conservation lawsWe provided many applications in broad areas in thorough manners