Transcription of Classical Dynamics - DAMTP
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Preprint typeset in JHEP style - HYPER VERSIONM ichaelmas Term, 2004 and 2005 Classical DynamicsUniversity of Cambridge Part II Mathematical TriposDr David TongDepartment of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics,Centre for Mathematical Sciences,Wilberforce Road,Cambridge, CB3 OBA, 1 Recommended Books and Resources L. Hand and J. Finch,Analytical MechanicsThis very readable book covers everything in the course at the right level. It is similarto Goldstein s book in its approach but with clearer explanations, albeit at the expenseof less are also three classic texts on the subject H. Goldstein, C. Poole and J. Safko, Classical MechanicsIn previous editions it was known simply as Goldstein and has been the canonicalchoice for generations of students.
The fundamental principles of classical mechanics were laid down by Galileo and New-ton in the 16 thand 17 centuries. In 1686, Newton wrote the Principia where he gave us three laws of motion, one law of gravity and pretended he didn’t know cal-culus. Probably the single greatest scienti c achievement in history, you might think
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