Analytical Mechanics

Featured topics include:

• An overview of fundamental dynamics, both two— and three—dimensional

• An examination of variational approaches, including Lagrangian theory

• A complete discussion of the dynamics of rotating bodies

• Coverage of the three—dimensional dynamics of rigid bodies

• A detailed treatment of Hamiltonian systems and stability theory

Ideal for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering, physics, or applied mathematics, this distinguished text is also an excellent self-study or reference text for the practicing engineer or scientist.