Classical Mathematical Physics: Dynamical Systems and Field Theories
Author:   Walter Thirring ,  E.M. Harrell
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 1997
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9780387406152


Pages:   543
Publication Date:   17 October 2003
Format:   Paperback
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This volume combines the enlarged and corrected editions of both volumes on classical physics of Thirring's famous course in mathematical physics. With numerous examples and remarks accompanying the text, it is suitable as a textbook for students in physics, mathematics, and applied mathematics. The treatment of classical dynamical systems uses analysis on manifolds to provide the mathematical setting for discussions of Hamiltonian systems, canonical transformations, constants of motion, and pertubation theory. Problems discussed in considerable detail include: nonrelativistic motion of particles and systems, relativistic motion in electromagnetic and gravitational fields, and the structure of black holes. The treatment of classical fields uses the language of differenial geometry throughout, treating both Maxwell's and Einstein's equations in a compact and clear fashion. The book includes discussions of the electromagnetic field due to known charge distributions and in the presence of conductors as well as a new section on gauge theories. It discusses the solutions of the Einstein equations for maximally symmetric spaces and spaces with maximally symmetric submanifolds; it concludes by applying these results to the life and death of stars.

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Author:   Walter Thirring ,  E.M. Harrell
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 3rd ed. 1997
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.872kg
ISBN:  

9780387406152


ISBN 10:   0387406158
Pages:   543
Publication Date:   17 October 2003
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

I Classical Dynamical Systems.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Analysis on Manifolds.- 3 Hamiltonian Systems.- 4 Nonrelativistic Motion.- 5 Relativistic Motion.- 6 The Structure of Space and Time.- II Classical Field Theory.- 7 Introduction to Classical Field Theory.- 8 The Electromagnetic Field of a Known Charge Distribution.- 9 The Field in the Presence of Conductors.- 10 Gravitation.

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From the reviews: ! A complete book in classical field theory. Moreover it is very interesting to see the geometry of relativity. I highly recommend this book for the theoretical physicists and mathematicians interested in physics. In short this is a very useful book. H. Cebeci, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey


From the reviews: <p> a ] A complete book in classical field theory. Moreover it is very interesting to see the geometry of relativity. I highly recommend this book for the theoretical physicists and mathematicians interested in physics. In short this is a very useful book. H. Cebeci, Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey


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