By: L.D. Landau, E.M. Lifshitz, J.B. Sykes (Transcribed by), J.S. Bacon (Transcribed by), J. S. Bell (Transcribed by)

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Devoted to the foundation of mechanics, namely classical Newtonian mechanics, the subject is based mainly on Galileo's principle of relativity and Hamilton's principle of least action. The exposition is simple and leads to the most complete direct means of solving problems in mechanics.
The final sections on adiabatic invariants have been revised and augmented. In addition a short biography of L D Landau has been inserted.

"The Landau and Lifshitz series is almost uniformly excellent... the level is appropriate in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students" Philip B Burt Clemson University USA "An outstanding book for advanced students" John H Lienhard MIT University USA

The equations of motion
Conservation laws
Integration of equations of motions
Collisions between particles
Small oscillations
Motion of a rigid body
Canonical equations
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ISBN: 9780750628969
ISBN-10: 0750628960
Series: Course of Theoretical Physics S.
Audience: Professional
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 200
Published: 29th January 1982
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Volume Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 24.4 x 17.2  x 1.9
Weight (kg): 0.318