Nolting W. Theoretical Physics 1: Classical Mechanics

Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2016. – 540 p. – ISBN10: 3319401076This textbook offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to classical mechanics, one of the core components of undergraduate physics courses. The book starts with a thorough introduction to the mathematical tools needed, to make this textbook self-contained for learning. The second part of the book introduces the mechanics of the free mass point and details conservation principles. The third part expands the previous to mechanics of many particle systems. Finally the mechanics of the rigid body is illustrated with rotational forces, inertia and gyroscope movement.
Ideally suited to undergraduate students in their first year, the book is enhanced throughout with learning features such as boxed inserts and chapter summaries, with key mathematical derivations highlighted to aid understanding. The text is supported by numerous worked examples and end of chapter problem sets.
About the Theoretical Physics series
Translated from the renowned and highly successful German editions, the eight volumes of this series cover the complete core curriculum of theoretical physics at undergraduate level. Each volume is self-contained and provides all the material necessary for the individual course topic. Numerous problems with detailed solutions support a deeper understanding. Nolting is famous for his refined didactical style and has been referred to as the "German Feynman" in reviews.
Topics
Mechanics
Mathematical Methods in Physics
Continuum Mechanics and Mechanics of MaterialsMathematical Preparations
Elements of Differential Calculus
Elements of Integral Calculus
Vectors
Vector-Valued Functions
Fields
Matrices and Determinants
Coordinate Systems
Self-Examination Questions
Mechanics of the Free Mass Point
Kinematics
Fundamental Laws of Dynamics
Simple Problems of Dynamics
Fundamental Concepts and Theorems
Planetary Motion
Self-Examination Questions
Mechanics of Many-Particle Systems
Conservation Laws
Two-Particle Systems
Exercises
Self-Examination Questions
The Rigid Body
Model of a Rigid Body
Rotation Around an Axis
Inertial Tensor
Theory of the Spinning Top
Exercises
Self-Examination Questions
Appendix. Solutions of the Exercises