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Variational Principles in Physics

Variational Principles in Physics

Variational Principles in Physics
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Variational Principles in Physics Hardback - 2023

by Jean-Louis Basdevant

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Springer , 2nd ed. 2023 edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP. Hardback. New.
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  • Title Variational Principles in Physics
  • Author Jean-Louis Basdevant
  • Binding Hardback
  • Condition New
  • Pages 242
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Springer
  • Publication date 2nd ed. 2023 edition NO-PA16
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 6396281857
  • ISBN 9783031216916 / 3031216911
  • Weight 1.18 lbs (0.54 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.63 in (23.39 x 15.60 x 1.60 cm)
  • Category Science
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

This revised and enhanced new edition of a well-established textbook provides a balanced overview of various areas of theoretical physics based on the use of variational principles. As well as field theory, the book deals with motion in curved spaces, the cradle of general relativity, and gravitational optics. New chapters on the relation of classical mechanics and geometrical optics as well as gravitational waves, which are considered as a true confirmation of general relativity, have been included. Each chapter has been carefully revised and enlarged. Finally, the text describes Feynman's formulation of quantum mechanics by path integrals, which gives the link between quantum and classical mechanics.

The book provides a set of exercises, problems, and solutions.

From the rear cover

This revised and enhanced new edition of a well-established textbook provides a balanced overview of various areas of theoretical physics based on the use of variational principles. As well as field theory, the book deals with motion in curved spaces, the cradle of general relativity, and gravitational optics. New chapters on the relation of classical mechanics and geometrical optics as well as gravitational waves, which are considered as a true confirmation of general relativity, have been included. Each chapter has been carefully revised and enlarged. Finally, the text describes Feynman's formulation of quantum mechanics by path integrals, which gives the link between quantum and classical mechanics.

The book provides a set of exercises, problems, and solutions.

About the author

Jean-Louis Basdevant, graduated from Ecole Normale Suprieure (1958-1963), Ph.D. at Strasbourg University (1967), is Assistant Researcher and Director of Research at the CNRS (1963-2007), CERN (1970-1972), Professor at the Ecole Polytechnique (1969-2004), and Nominated Honorary Professor (2004).

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