"Variation Principles in Classical Mechanics", D. Cline. Available in pdf format.
The following books are excellent resources and references for classical mechanics. These books will be on reserve in the POA.
"Classical
Mechanics", H. Goldstein (Addison-Wesley). This
is the gold standard for graduate texts in this field. This superbly
written book is too advanced for this course, but may be of use as an advanced
reference.
"Lagrangian
and Hamiltonian Mechanics", M.G.
Calkin (World Scientific). A more condensed book at a slightly more
advanced level than recommended for this course.
"Introduction
to Classical Mechanics", Atam
P. Arya (Prentice Hall). A text at the appropriate level for this
cours.
"Analytical
Mechanics", Grant R. Fowles (Saunders). Not
as advanced as required but may be useful as a reference.
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Reading Resources
It may be necessary to refer to several textbooks to
clarify concepts discussed in class and to study additional examples.
The
textbookson this reading list are on reserve in the Physics and Astronomy Library.
