Philosophic, less formalistic approach to perennially important field of analytical mechanics. Model of clear, scholarly exposition at graduate level with coverage of basic concepts, calculus of variations, principle of virtual work, equations of motion, relativistic mechanics, much more. First inexpensive paperbound edition. Index. Bibliography.
The book offers a unique approach to numerical analysis and applied mathematics, particularly focusing on linear differential operators. With a blend of analytical theory and practical application, it presents techniques that remain relevant today. The author, Lanczos, employs nonmathematical language, making complex concepts accessible to non-mathematicians. Readers will enhance their skills through 350 stimulating problems that connect theory with practice, laying a solid groundwork for tackling more advanced challenges in differential equations.