3 options
Introduction to Hamiltonian Dynamical Systems and the N-Body Problem / by Kenneth R. Meyer, Daniel C. Offin.
Math/Physics/Astronomy Library QA1 .A647 v.1-61,63-65,67-80,83-v.205,v.208-v.215,v.218-v.223
Available
Chemistry Library - Books QA1 .A647 v.38,44,46,51-52,55
Mixed Availability
LIBRA QA1 .A647 Scattered vols.
Mixed Availability
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Meyer, Kenneth R., Author.
- Offin, Daniel C., Author.
- Series:
- Applied Mathematical Sciences, 0066-5452 ; 90
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Dynamics.
- Ergodic theory.
- Mathematical physics.
- Vibration.
- Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory.
- Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.
- Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.
- Local Subjects:
- Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory.
- Theoretical, Mathematical and Computational Physics.
- Vibration, Dynamical Systems, Control.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (XIII, 384 p. 40 illus., 9 illus. in color.)
- Edition:
- 3rd ed. 2017.
- Place of Publication:
- Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
- Summary:
- This third edition text provides expanded material on the restricted three body problem and celestial mechanics. With each chapter containing new content, readers are provided with new material on reduction, orbifolds, and the regularization of the Kepler problem, all of which are provided with applications. The previous editions grew out of graduate level courses in mathematics, engineering, and physics given at several different universities. The courses took students who had some background in differential equations and lead them through a systematic grounding in the theory of Hamiltonian mechanics from a dynamical systems point of view. This text provides a mathematical structure of celestial mechanics ideal for beginners, and will be useful to graduate students and researchers alike. Reviews of the second edition: "The primary subject here is the basic theory of Hamiltonian differential equations studied from the perspective of differential dynamical systems. The N-body problem is used as the primary example of a Hamiltonian system, a touchstone for the theory as the authors develop it. This book is intended to support a first course at the graduate level for mathematics and engineering students. … It is a well-organized and accessible introduction to the subject … . This is an attractive book … ." (William J. Satzer, The Mathematical Association of America, March, 2009) “The second edition of this text infuses new mathematical substance and relevance into an already modern classic … and is sure to excite future generations of readers. … This outstanding book can be used not only as an introductory course at the graduate level in mathematics, but also as course material for engineering graduate students. … it is an elegant and invaluable reference for mathematicians and scientists with an interest in classical and celestial mechanics, astrodynamics, physics, biology, and related fields.” (Marian Gidea, Mathematical Reviews, Issue 2010 d).
- Contents:
- Beginnings
- Hamiltonian Systems
- Celestial Mechanics
- The Restricted Problem
- Topics in Linear Theory
- Local Geometric Theory
- Symplectic Geometry
- Special Coordinates
- Poincaré’s Continuation Method
- Normal Forms
- Bifurcations of Periodic Orbits
- Stability and KAM Theory
- Variational Techniques.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 3-319-53691-5
- OCLC:
- 987212730
The Penn Libraries is committed to describing library materials using current, accurate, and responsible language. If you discover outdated or inaccurate language, please fill out this feedback form to report it and suggest alternative language.