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Generalized Classical Mechanics and Field Theory
A Geometrical Approach of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Formalisms Involving Higher Order Derivatives
- 1st Edition, Volume 112 - April 1, 2000
- Authors: M. de León, P.R. Rodrigues
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 0 8 - 0 8 7 2 2 3 - 0
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… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe 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.
Chapters: I. The Differential Geometry of Higher Order Jets and Tangent Bundles. II. Generalized Classical Mechanics. III. Generalized Field Theory. Appendices.
- No. of pages: 288
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Volume: 112
- Published: April 1, 2000
- Imprint: North Holland
- eBook ISBN: 9780080872230
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