Generalized Classical Mechanics and Field Theory
A Geometrical Approach of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formalisms Involving Higher Order Derivatives
By- M. de León
- P.R. Rodrigues
The aim of this book is to discuss the present situation of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms involving higher order derivatives. The achievements of differential geometry in formulating a more modern and powerful treatment of these theories is described and an extensive review of the development of these theories in classical language is also given.
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North-Holland Mathematics Studies
North-Holland Mathematics Studies
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Published: June 1985
Imprint: North-holland
ISBN: 978-0-444-87753-6
Contents
- Chapters: I. The Differential Geometry of Higher Order Jets and Tangent Bundles. II. Generalized Classical Mechanics. III. Generalized Field Theory. Appendices.
