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Springer Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics Ensemble Method 93 Fundamental Theories of Physics
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Thermal Stresses—Advanced Theory and Applications
Book SynopsisThis is an advanced modern textbook on thermal stresses. It serves a wide range of readers, in particular, graduate and postgraduate students, scientists, researchers in various industrial and government institutes, and engineers working in mechanical, civil, and aerospace engineering. This volume covers diverse areas of applied mathematics, continuum mechanics, stress analysis, and mechanical design. This work treats a number of topics not presented in other books on thermal stresses, for example: theory of coupled and generalized thermoelasticity, finite and boundary element method in generalized thermoelasticity, thermal stresses in functionally graded structures, and thermal expansions of piping systems.The book starts from basic concepts and principles, and these are developed to more advanced levels as the text progresses. Nevertheless, some basic knowledge on the part of the reader is expected in classical mechanics, stress analysis, and mathematics, including vector and cartesian tensor analysis.This 2nd enhanced edition includes a new chapter on Thermally Induced Vibrations. The method of stiffness is added to Chapter 7. The variational principle for the Green-Lindsay and Green-Naghdi models have been added to Chapter 2 and equations of motion and compatibility equations in spherical coordinates to Chapter 3. Additional problems at the end of chapters were added. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Basic Laws of Thermoelasticity.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Stresses and Tractions.- 3 Equations of Motion.- 4 Coordinate Transformation. Principal Axes.- 5 Principal Stresses and Stress Invariants.- 6 Displacement and Strain Tensor.- 7 Compatibility Equations. Simply Connected Region.- 8 Compatibility Conditions. Multiply Connected Regions.- 9 Constitutive Laws of Linear Thermoelasticity.- 10 Displacement Formulation of Thermoelasticity.- 11 Stress Formulation of Thermoelasticity.- 12 Two-Dimensional Thermoelasticity.- 13 Michell Conditions.- 14 Problems.- Chapter 2: Thermodynamics of Elastic Continuum.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Thermodynamics Definitions.- 3 First Law of Thermodynamics.- 4 Second Law of Thermodynamics.- 5 Variational Formulation of Thermodynamics.- 6 Thermodynamics of Elastic Continuum.- 7 General Theory of Thermoelasticity.- 8 Free Energy Function of Hookean Materials.- 9 Fourier’s Law and Heat Conduction Equation.- 10 Generalized Thermoelasticity, Second Sound.- 11 Thermoelasticity without Energy Dissipation.- 12 A Unified Generalized Thermoelasticity.- 13 Uniqueness Theorem.- 14 Variational Principle of Thermoelasticity.- 15 Reciprocity Theorem.- 16 Initial and Boundary Conditions.- 17 Problems.- Chapter 3: Basic Problems of Thermoelasticity.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Temperature Distribution for Zero Thermal Stress.- 3 Analogy of Thermal Gradient with Body Forces.- 4 General Solution of Thermoelastic Problems.- 5 Solution of Two-Dimensional Navier Equations.- 6 General Solution in Cylindrical Coordinates.- 7 Solution of Problems in Spherical Coordinates.- 8 Problems.- Chapter 4: Heat Conduction Problems.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Problems in Rectangular Cartesian Coordinates.- 3 Problems in Cylindrical Coordinates.- 4 Problems in Spherical Coordinates.- 5 Problems.- Chapter 5: Thermal Stresses in Beams.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Thermal Stresses in Beams.- 3 Deflection Equation of Beams.- 4 Boundary Conditions.- 5 Shear Stress in a Beam.- 6 Beams of Rectangular Cross Section.- 7 Transient Stresses in Rectangular Beams.- 8 Beam with Internal Heat Generation.- 9 Bimetallic Beam.- 10 Functionally Graded Beams.- 11 Transient Stresses in FGM Beams.- 12 Thermal Stresses in Thin Curved Beams and Rings.- 13 Deflection of Thin Curved Beams and Rings.- 14 Problems.- Chapter 6: Disks, Cylinders, and Spheres 2591 Introduction.- 2 Cylinders with Radial Temperature Variation.- 3 Thermal Stresses in Disks.- 4 Thick Spheres.- 5 Thermal Stresses in a Rotating Disk.- 6 Non-axisymmetrically Heated Cylinders.- 7 Method of Complex Variables.- 8 Functionally Graded Thick Cylinders.- 9 Axisymmetric Stresses in FGM Cylinders.- 10 Transient Thermal Stresses in Thick Spheres.- 11 Functionally Graded Spheres .- 12 Problems.- Chapter 7: Thermal Expansion in Piping Systems.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Definition of the Elastic Center.- 3 Piping Systems in Two Dimensions.- 4 Piping Systems in Three Dimensions.- 5 Pipelines with Large Radius Elbows.- 6 Stiffness Method.- 7 Rotation Matrix.- 8 Transformation Matrix.- 9 Flexibility Matrix of a Single Member.- 10 Flexibility Matrix of a Branch.- 11 Flexibility Matrix of a Straight Member.- 12 Flexibility Matrix of a Bend Member.- 13 Problems.- Chapter 8: Coupled and Generalized Thermoelasticity.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Governing Equations of Coupled Thermoelasticity.- 3 Coupled Thermoelasticity for Infinite Space.- 4 Variable Heat Source.- 5 One-Dimensional Coupled Problem.- 6 Propagation of Discontinuities.- 7 Half-Space Subjected to a Harmonic Temperature.- 8 Coupled Thermoelasticity of Thick Cylinders.- 9 Green–Naghdi Model of a Layer.- 10 Generalized Thermoelasticity of Layers.- 11 Generalized Thermoelasticity in Spheres and Cylinders.- 12 Problems.- Chapter 9: Finite and Boundary Element Methods.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Galerkin Finite Element.- 3 Functionally Graded Layers.- 4 Coupled Thermoelasticity of Thick Spheres.- 5 Generalized Thermoelasticity of FG Spheres.- 6 Generalized Thermoelasticity of FG Disk.- 7 Higher Order Elements.- 8 Functionally Graded Beams.- 9 Thermally Nonlinear GeneralizedThermoelasticity.- 10 Boundary Element Formulation.- Chapter 10: Thermally Induced Vibrations.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Thermally Induced Vibrations of Isotropic Beams.- 3 Thermally Induced Vibration of FGM Beams.- 4 Thermally Induced Vibration of Shallow Arches.- Chapter 11: Creep Analysis.- 1 Introduction.- 2 Creep of Metals.- 3 Constitutive Equation of Uniaxial Creep.- 4 Creep Relaxation, Linear Rheological Models.- 5 Three-Dimensional Governing Equations.- 6 Creep Potential, General Theory of Creep.- 7 Stress Function for Creep Problems.- 8 Creep Linearization.- 9 Creep Relaxation of Axisymmetric Stresses.- 10 Creep Relaxation of Non-axisymmetric Stresses.- 11 Thermoelastic Creep Relaxation in Beams.12 Problems.- Subject Index.
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Book SynopsisIn the dynamic digital age, the widespread use of computers has transformed engineering and science. A realistic and successful solution of an engineering problem usually begins with an accurate physical model of the problem and a proper understanding of the assumptions employed. With computers and appropriate software we can model and analyze complex physical systems and problems.However, efficient and accurate use of numerical results obtained from computer programs requires considerable background and advanced working knowledge to avoid blunders and the blind acceptance of computer results. This book provides the background and knowledge necessary to avoid these pitfalls, especially the most commonly used numerical methods employed in the solution of physical problems. It offers an in-depth presentation of the numerical methods for scales from nano to macro in nine self-contained chapters with extensive problems and up-to-date references, covering: Trends andTrade Review"The book includes detailed descriptions of trending materials modeling methods such as concurrent multiscale methods and molecular dynamics methods. The authors explain well how these methods can be used to model materials at very fine scales and improve predictions compared to conventional approaches. The description contains enough numerical implementation details to allow students, engineers and researchers interested in high fidelity materials modeling to try the methods presented in the book." -- Wing Kam Liu, Northwestern University, USA "This is a one-of-a-kind book and good for numerical methods to solve problems in mechanics of materials, from the nanoscale to the macroscale." -- Shaofan Li, University of California, Berkeley, USA "The book would be of greatest use for practicing engineers or graduate students in mechanical engineering, applied mechanics, applied physics, materials science, and related fields." --J. Lambropoulos, University of Rochester in Choice Connect Table of ContentsThe Role of Numerical Methods in Engineering. Numerical Analysis and Weighted Residuals. Finite Difference Methods. The Finite Element Method. Specialized Methods. The Boundary Element Method. Meshless Methods of Analysis. Multiphysics in Molecular Dynamics Simulation. Multiscale Modeling from Atoms to Genuine Continuum.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Modern Special Relativity: A Student's Guide with
Book SynopsisThis book presents Special Relativity in a language accessible to students while avoiding the burdens of geometry, tensor calculus, space-time symmetries, and the introduction of four vectors. The search for clarity in the fundamental questions about Relativity, the discussion of historical developments before and after 1905, the strong connection to current research topics, many solved examples and problems, and illustrations of the material in colloquial discussions are the most significant and original assets of this book. Importantly for first-time students, Special Relativity is presented such that nothing needs to be called paradoxical or apparent; everything is explained. The content of this volume develops and builds on the book Relativity Matters (Springer, 2017). However, this presentation of Special Relativity does not require 4-vector tools. The relevant material has been extended and reformulated, with additional examples and clarifications. This introduction of Special Relativity offers conceptual insights reaching well beyond the usual method of teaching relativity. It considers relevant developments after the discovery of General Relativity (which itself is not presented), and advances the reader into contemporary research fields. This presentation of Special Relativity is connected to present day research topics in particle, nuclear, and high intensity pulsed laser physics and is complemented by the current cosmological perspective. The conceptual reach of Special Relativity today extends significantly further compared even to a few decades ago. As the book progresses, the qualitative and historical introduction turns into a textbook-style presentation with many detailed results derived in an explicit manner. The reader reaching the end of this text needs knowledge of classical mechanics, a good command of elementary algebra, basic knowledge of calculus, and introductory know-how of electromagnetism.Table of ContentsI Space-Time, Light and the aether 11 What is (Special) Relativity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.1 Principle of Relativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.2 Time, a 4th coordinate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71.3 Path toward Lorentz coordinate transformations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101.4 Highlights: How did relativity happen? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Light and the aether . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.1 Measuring space and time: SI unit system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152.2 Speed of light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172.3 Essay: aether and Special Relativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253 Material Bodies in SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333.1 The Michelson-Morley Experiment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333.2 Body contraction and time dilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363.3 Is the Lorentz-FitzGerald body contraction measurable? . . . . . . . . . . 383.4 Experiments require understanding of body contraction . . . . . . . . . . 403.5 Resolving misunderstandings of SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42II Time Dilation, and Lorentz-Fitzgerald Body Contraction 474 Time Dilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494.1 Proper time of a traveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494.2 Relativistic light-clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 524.3 Talking about time (dilation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565 The Lorentz-FitzGerald Body Contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615.1 Light-clock moving parallel to light path . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615.2 Body contraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 635.3 Arbitrary orientation of the light clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66III The Lorentz Transformation 736 Relativistic Coordinate Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 756.1 Derivation of the Lorentz coordinate transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . 756.2 Explicit form of the Lorentz transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796.3 The nonrelativistic Galilean limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 846.4 The inverse Lorentz coordinate transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857 Some Consequences of Lorentz Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 887.1 Invariance of proper time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 887.2 Relativistic addition of velocities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 927.3 Two Lorentz coordinate transformations in sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . 997.4 Rapidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102IV Measurement 1118 Time Measurement and Lorentz Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1138.1 Graphic representation of Lorentz Transformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1138.2 Time dilation and simultaneity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1149 Methods of Measuring Spatial Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1199.1 Introductory remarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1199.2 Determination of spatial separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1209.3 Light illumination emitted in the rest-frame of the observer . . . . . . . . 1239.4 Train in the tunnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12610 The Bell Rockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13010.1 Rockets connected by a thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13010.2 The thread breaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13210.3 Lorentz-FitzGerald body contraction measured . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133V Space, Time, Doppler Shift 13911 The Light-Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14111.1 The future . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14111.2 The past . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14412 Space-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14912.1 Timelike and spacelike event separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14912.2 Time dilation revisited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15312.3 Essay: Quantum entanglement and causality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15613 SR-Doppler Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16213.1 Introducing the nonrelativistic Doppler shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16213.2 Misunderstanding of the relativistic Doppler eect . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16413.3 SR-Aberration of light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16713.4 SR-Doppler shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173VI Mass, Energy, Momentum 17714 Mass and Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17914.1 Energy of a body at rest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17914.2 Relativistic energy of a moving body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18214.3 Mass of a body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18315 Particle Momentum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18615.1 Relation between energy and momentum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18615.2 Particle rapidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19316 Generalized Mass-Energy Equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20116.1 Where does energy come from? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20116.2 Mass equivalence for kinetic energy in a gas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20216.3 Potential energy mass equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20316.4 Atomic mass defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20516.5 Rotational energy mass equivalence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20616.6 Chemical energy mass defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20716.7 Nuclear mass defect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20816.8 Origin of energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210VII Collisions, Decays 21317 Preferred Frame of Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21517.1 The center of momentum frame (CM-Frame) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21517.2 The Lorentz transformation to the CM-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21717.3 Particle decay in the CM-frame . . . . . 228 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22017.4 Decay energy balance in CM-frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22217.5 Decay of a body in flight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22318 Particle Reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22818.1 Elastic two body reactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22818.2 Compton Scattering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23018.3 Elastic bounce from a moving wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23318.4 Inelastic two-body reaction threshold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23718.5 Energy available in a two body collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24118.6 Inelastic collision and particle production . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247VIII SR-Tests & Open Questions 25119 Tests of Special Relativity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25319.1 Overview: Testing SR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25319.2 The Michelson-Morley experiment today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25419.3 How constant is the speed of light? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25519.4 Tests of SR material body properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25619.5 Doppler effect and tests of the Lorentz coordinate transformation . . . . . 25819.6 Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26020 Acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26420.1 Accelerated motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26420.2 Can there be acceleration in SR? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26520.3 Evidence for the existence of acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26620.4 Small and large acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26820.5 Achieving strong acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269IX Lorentz Force and Particle Motion 27521 Acceleration and Lorentz Force . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27721.1 Newton's second Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27721.2 Motion in magnetic and electric elds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28021.3 Variational principle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28721.4 Electron Coulomb orbits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29122 Electrons Riding a Plane Wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29822.1 Fields and potentials for a plane wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29822.2 Role of conservation laws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30222.3 Surng the plane wave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305X Space Travel 31123 Spaceship Travel in the Milky Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31323.1 Space travel with constant acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31323.2 The eect of time dilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31523.3 How far can we travel? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31523.4 Variable acceleration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31924 Relativistic Rocket equation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32224.1 Nonrelativistic rocket equation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32224.2 Relativistic rocket equation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32324.3 Energy of relativistic rocket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
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Book SynopsisThis long-awaited second edition of the classical textbook on Stellar Structure and Evolution by Kippenhahn and Weigert is a thoroughly revised version of the original text. Taking into account modern observational constraints as well as additional physical effects such as mass loss and diffusion, Achim Weiss and Rudolf Kippenhahn have succeeded in bringing the book up to the state-of-the-art with respect to both the presentation of stellar physics and the presentation and interpretation of current sophisticated stellar models. The well-received and proven pedagogical approach of the first edition has been retained.The book provides a comprehensive treatment of the physics of the stellar interior and the underlying fundamental processes and parameters. The models developed to explain the stability, dynamics and evolution of the stars are presented and great care is taken to detail the various stages in a star’s life. Just as the first edition, which remained a standard work for more than 20 years after its first publication, the second edition will be of lasting value not only for students but also for active researchers in astronomy and astrophysics.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews of the second edition:“‘Stellar Structure and Evolution’ is a mathematical and theoretical look at stellar physics. … As a textbook I found this clear and concise, containing all the important topics … and as such is an essential learning material for students of astrophysics, but also a good reference-work to fall back upon if something needs to be reminded. Because of it’s structure and the way the concepts are presented it also makes for a good textbook for independent study … .” (Kadri Tinn, AstroMadness.com, March, 2014)“There is an enormous amount of physics and astronomy in this second edition, more … than a typical first-year-graduate class, or instructor, can master in a semester. Some of the material cannot easily be found in other books … . Certainly, anyone planning to teach the subject should have the book … .” (Virginia Trimble, The Observatory, Vol. 133 (1233), April, 2013)Table of ContentsPart I The Basic Equations.- 1 Coordinates, Mass Distribution, and Gravitational Field in Spherical Stars.- 2 Conservation of Momentum.- 3 The Virial Theorem.- 4 Conservation of Energy.- 5 Transport of Energy by Radiation and Conduction.- 6 Stability Against Local, Non-spherical Perturbations.- 7 Transport of Energy by Convection.- 8 The Chemical Composition.- 9 Mass Loss.- Part II The Overall Problem.- 10 The Differential Equations of Stellar Evolution.- 11 Boundary Conditions.- 12 Numerical Procedure.- Part III Properties of Stellar Matter.- 13 The Perfect Gas with Radiation.- 14 Ionization.- 15 The Degenerate Electron Gas.- 16 The Equation of State of Stellar Matter.- 17 Opacity.- 18 Nuclear Energy Production.- Part IV Simple Stellar Models.- 19 Polytropic Gaseous Spheres.- 20 Homology Relations.- 21 Simple Models in the U–V Plane.- 22 The Zero Age Main-Sequence.- 23 Other Main-Sequences.- 24 The Hayashi Line.- 25 Stability Considerations.- Part V Early Stellar Evolution.- 26 The Onset of Star Formation.- 27 The Formation of Protostars.- 28 Pre-Main-Sequence Contraction.- 29 From the Initial to the Present Sun.- 30 Evolution on the Main-Sequence.- Part VI Post-Main-Sequence Evolution.- 31 Evolution Through Helium Burning – Intermediate-Mass Stars.- 32 Evolution Through Helium Burning – Massive Stars.- 33 Evolution Through Helium Burning – Low-Mass Stars.- Part VII Late Phases of Stellar Evolution.- 34 Evolution on the Asymptotic Giant Branch.- 35 Later Phases of Core Evolution.- 36 Final Explosions and Collapse.- Part VIII Compact Objects.- 37 White Dwarfs.- 38 Neutron Stars.- 39 Black Holes.- Part IX Pulsating Stars.- 40 Adiabatic Spherical Pulsations.- 41 Non-adiabatic Spherical Pulsations.- 42 Non-radial Stellar Oscillations.- Part X Stellar Rotation.- 43 The Mechanics of Rotating Stellar Models.- 44 The Thermodynamics of Rotating Stellar Models.- 45 The Angular-Velocity Distribution in Stars.- References.- Index.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Creep Mechanics
Book SynopsisThe simplest way to formulate the basic equations of continuum mech- ics and the constitutive or evolutional equations of various materials is to restrict ourselves to rectangular cartesian coordinates. However, solving p- ticular problems, for instance in Chapter 5, it may be preferable to work in terms of more suitable coordinate systems and their associated bases. The- fore, Chapter 2 is also concerned with the standard techniques of tensor an- ysis in general coordinate systems. Creep mechanics is a part of continuum mechanics, like elasticity or pl- ticity. Therefore, some basic equations of continuum mechanics are put - gether in Chapter 3. These equations can apply equally to all materials and they are insuf?cient to describe the mechanical behavior of any particular material. Thus, we need additional equations characterizing the individual material and its reaction under creep condition according to Chapter 4, which is subdivided into three parts: the primary, the secondary, and the tertiary creep behavior of isotropic and anisotropic materials. The creep behavior of a thick-walled tube subjected to internal pressure is discussed in Chapter 5. The tube is partly plastic and partly elastic at time zero. The investigation is based upon the usual assumptions of incompre- ibility and zero axial creep. The creep deformations are considered to be of such magnitude that the use of ?nite-strain theory is necessary. The inner and outer radius, the stress distributions as functions of time, and the cre- failure time are calculated.Table of ContentsTensor Notation.- Some Basic Equations of Continuum Mechanics.- Creep Behavior of Isotropic and Anisotropic Materials; Constitutive Equations.- Creep Behavior of Thick-Walled Tubes.- The Creep Potential Hypothesis in Comparison with the Tensor Function Theory.- Damage Mechanics.- Tensorial Generalization of Uniaxial Creep Laws to Multiaxial States of Stress.- Viscous Fluids.- Memory Fluids.- Viscoelastic Materials.- Viscoplastic Materials.- Creep and Damage Experiments.- Creep Curve.
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Klassische Mechanik: Das Theoretische Minimum:
Book SynopsisWie bewegt sich ein Körper? Was ist das Prinzip der kleinsten Wirkung? Sind Symmetrien grundlegend? Leonard Susskind und George Hrabovsky erklären nicht alles, was es über die Klassische Mechanik zu wissen gibt – sondern alles Wichtige. Begeisterte Physik-Amateure bekommen die notwendige Mathematik und die Formeln an die Hand, die sie für ein wirkliches Verständnis benötigen. Mit glasklaren Erklärungen, witzigen und hilfreichen Dialogen und grundlegenden Übungen erklären die Autoren die Klassische Mechanik so einfach wie möglich, aber nicht einfacher.Table of Contents1 Das Wesen der klassischen Physik.- 2 Bewegung.- 3 Dynamik.- 4 Systeme mit mehr als einem Teilchen.- 5 Energie.- 6 Das Prinzip der kleinsten Wirkung.- 7 Symmetrien und Erhaltungssätze.- 8 Hamilton-Mechanik und Zeit-Invarianz.- 9 Der Fluss im Phasenraum.- 10 Poisson-Klammer und Symmetrien.- 11 Elektrische und magnetische Kräfte.- 12 Zentralkräfte und Planetenbahnen.
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Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Technische Mechanik kompakt: Starrkörperstatik -
Book SynopsisDieses Lehrbuch zur Technischen Mechanik behandelt die Starrkörperstatik, die Elastostatik und die Kinetik kompakt in einem einzigen Band. Es werden die wesentlichen Grundgesetze der Mechanik und die Fähigkeiten zum Formulieren und selbstständigen Lösen von Ingenieurproblemen vermittelt. Neben Herleitungen der theoretischen Zusammenhänge werden motivierende Beispiele mit ausführlichem Lösungsweg dargestellt. Viele Übungsaufgaben regen zum eigenständigen Studium an. Hilfsmittel zum Lösen der Aufgaben sind im Anhang zusammengestellt, ebenso Stichwortverzeichnis sowie eine deutsch-englische Vokabelübersicht. Für die 2. Auflage wurde das Buch gründlich durchgesehen und im Kapitel Schwingungen überarbeitet. Weitere Informationen im Internet unter www.tm-kompakt.deTable of ContentsTeil I (Starrkörperstatik): Kräfte und Momente, Gleichgewicht starrer Körper, Fachwerke, Verteilte Kräfte, Schnittgrößen in Balkensystemen Teil II (Elastostatik): Motivation der Elastostatik, Spannungszustand, Verzerrungszustand, Materialgleichungen, Beanspruchung von Stäben, Biegung gerader Balken, Schubbeanspruchung, Kombinierte Beanspruchung, Energiemethoden, Stabilitätsprobleme, Einführung in die Festigkeitslehre Teil III (Kinetik): Kinematik des Punktes, Kinetik des Massenpunktes, Bewegung des starren Körpers, Schwingungen Anhang: Mathematische Grundlagen, Hilfsmittel, englische Fachbegriffe
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Vacuum Interrupter
Book SynopsisTitle: The Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and ApplicationShelving guide: Electrical EngineeringDr. Paul Slade draws from his nearly six decades of active experience to develop this second edition of The Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and Application. This book begins by discussing the design requirements for high voltage vacuum interrupters and then the contact requirements to interrupt the vacuum arc. It then continues by describing the various applications in which the vacuum interrupter is generally utilized.Part 1 of this book begins with a detailed review of the vacuum breakdown process. It continues by covering the steps necessary for the design and the manufacture of a successful vacuum interrupter. The vacuum arc is then discussed, including how it is affected as a function of current. An overview of the development and use of practical contact materials, along with their advantagesTable of Contents1. High Voltage Vacuum Interrupter Design. 2. The Vacuum Arc. 3. The Materials, Design and Manufacture of the Vacuum Interrupter. 4. General Aspects of Vacuum Interrupter Application. 5. Application of The Vacuum Interrupter for Switching Load Currents. 6. Circuit Protection, Vacuum Circuit Breakers and Reclosers.
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Elsevier Science Mechanics
Book SynopsisDevoted to the foundation of mechanics, namely classical Newtonian mechanics, this mechanics text is based mainly on Galileo's principle of relativity and Hamilton's principle of least action. The exposition is simple and leads to a complete and direct means of solving problems in mechanics.Trade Review"The Landau and Lifshitz series is almost uniformly excellent... the level is appropriate in advanced undergraduate or beginning graduate students" --Philip B Burt, Clemson University, USA "An outstanding book for advanced students" --John H Lienhard, MIT University, USATable of ContentsThe equations of motion; Conservation laws; Integration of equations of motions; Collisions between particles; Small oscillations; Motion of a rigid body; Canonical equations.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Feynman Lectures On Gravitation
Book SynopsisThe Feynman Lectures on Gravitation are based on notes prepared during a course on gravitational physics that Richard Feynman taught at Caltech during the 1962-63 academic year. For several years prior to these lectures, Feynman thought long and hard about the fundamental problems in gravitational physics, yet he published very little. These lectures represent a useful record of his viewpoints and some of his insights into gravity and its application to cosmology, superstars, wormholes, and gravitational waves at that particular time. The lectures also contain a number of fascinating digressions and asides on the foundations of physics and other issues.Characteristically, Feynman took an untraditional non-geometric approach to gravitation and general relativity based on the underlying quantum aspects of gravity. Hence, these lectures contain a unique pedagogical account of the development of Einstein''s general theory of relativity as the inevitable result of the demand for a self-consTable of ContentsForeword Quantum Gravity Lecture 1 * A Field Approach to Gravitation * The Characteristics of Gravitational Phenomena * Quantum Effects in Gravitation * On the Philosophical Problems in Quantizing macroscopic Objects * Gravitation as a Consequence of Other Fields Lecture 2 * Postulates of Statistical Mechanics * Difficulties of Speculative Mechanics * The Exchange of One Neutrino * The Exchange of Two Neutrinos Lecture 3 * The Spine of the Graviton * Amplitudes and Polarizations in Electrodynamics, Our Typical Field Theory * Amplitudes for Exchange of a Graviton * Physical Interpretation of the Terms in the Amplitudes * The Lagrangian for the Gravitational Field * The Equations for the Gravitational Field * Definition of Symbols Lecture 4 * The Connection Between the Tensor Rank and the Sign of a Field * The Stress-Energy Tensor for Scalar Matter * Amplitudes for Scattering (Scalar Theory) * Detailed Properties for Plane Waves, Compton Effect * Nonlinear Diagrams for Gravitons * The Classical Equations of Motion of a Gravitating Particle * Orbital Motion of Particle About a Star Lecture 5 * Planetary Orbits and the Precession of Mercury * Time Dilation in a Gravitational Field * Cosmological Effects of the Time Dilation. Machs Principle * Machs Principle in Quantum Mechanics * The Self Energy of the Gravitational Field Lecture 6 * The Bilinear Terms of the Stress-Energy Tensor * Formulation of a Theory Correct to All Orders * The Construction of Invariants with Respect to Infinitesimal Transformations * The Lagrangian of the Theory Correct to All Orders * The Einstein Equation for the Stress-Energy Tensor Lecture 7 * The Principle of Equivalence * Some Consequences of the Principle of Equivalence * Maximum Clock Rates in Gravity Fields * The Proper Time in General Coordinates * The Geometrical Interpretation of the Metric Tensor * Curvatures in Two and Four Dimensions * The Number of Quantities Invariant under General Transformations Lecture 8 * Transformations of Tensor Components in Nonorthogonal Coordinates * The Equations to Determine Invariants of g(( * On the Assumption that Space is Truly Flat * On the Relations Between Different Approaches to Gravity Theory * The Curvatures as Referred to Tangent Spaces * The Curvatures Referred to Arbitrary Coordinates * Properties of the Grand Curvature Tensor Lecture 9 * Modifications of Electrodynamics Required by the Principle of Equivalence * Covariant Derivatives of Tensors * Parallel Displacement of a Vector * The Connection between Curvatures and Matter Lecture 10 * The Field Equations of Gravity * The Action for Classical Particles in a Gravitational Field * The Action for matter Fields in a Gravitational Field Lecture 11 * The Curvature in the Vicinity of a Spherical Star * On the Connection Between matter and the Curvatures * The Scwarzschild Metric, the Field Outside a Spherical Star * The Schwarzschild Singularity * Speculations on the Wormhole Concept * Problems for Theoretical Investigations of the Wormholes Lecture 12 * Problems of Cosmology * Assumptions Leading to Cosmological Models * The Interpretation of the Cosmological Metric * The Measurements of Cosmological Distances * On the Characteristics of a Bounded or Open Universe Lecture 13 * On the Role of the Density of the Universe in Cosmology * On the Possibility of a Nonuniform and Nonspherical Universe * Disappearing Galaxies and Energy Conservation * Machs Principle and Boundary Conditions * Mysteries in the Heavens Lecture 14 * The Problem of Superstars in General Relativity * The Significance of Solutions and their Parameters * Some Numerical Results * Projects and Conjectures for Future Investigations of Superstars Lecture 15 * The Physical Topology of the Schwarzschild Solutions * Particle Orbits in a Schwarzschild Field * On the Future of Geometrodynamics Lecture 16 * The Coupling Between Matter Fields and Gravity * Completion of the Theory: A Simple Example of Gravitational Radiation * Radiation of Gravitons with Particle Decays * Radiation of Gravitons with Particle Scattering * The Sources of Classical Gravitational Waves Bibliography Index
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Cambridge University Press A First Guide to Computational Modelling in
Book SynopsisThis hands-on text demystifies numerical modelling for early-stage physics and engineering students, with each chapter focusing on an intriguing physics problem. Developed over many years of teaching a computational modelling course, this stand-alone book gives students an essential numerical modelling toolkit for today's data-driven landscape.Table of ContentsPreface; How to use this book; First steps; 1. Rectangular finite quantum well – Stationary Schrödinger Equation in 1D; 2. Diffraction of light on a slit; 3. Pendulum as a standard unit of time; 4. Planetary system; 5. Gravitation inside a star; 6. Normal modes in a cylindrical waveguide; 7. Thermal insulation properties of a wall; 8. Cylindrical capacitor; 9. Coupled harmonic oscillators; 10. The Fermi-Pasta-Ulam problem; 11. Cold hydrogen star; 12. Rectangular quantum well filled with electrons – The idea of self-consistent calculations; 13. Time dependent Schrödinger Equation Dawid Dworzański; 14. Poisson equation in 2D; Appendices; Further Reading; Index.
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Legare Street Press A Treatise on the Mechanics Lien Laws of the
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Cambridge University Press Ferromagnetic Domains
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1954, as part of the Cambridge Monographs on Physics series, this book presents a detailed study of the properties of ferromagnetic substances. After an introductory survey the text considers in detail the various factors affecting the behaviour of individual domains. It is then shown how, by paying attention to certain effects of demagnetizing fields, a consistent picture can be built up of the way in which the domains are combined in actual ferromagnetic substances. In later chapters it is revealed that the observed behaviour of ferromagnetic materials depends on the laws governing individual domains, with particular reference to experiments, including those of the author which show this depends in a simple form. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ferromagnetism, industrial physics and the history of science.Table of ContentsList of plates; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Magnetocrystalline anisotropy; 3. Magnetostriction; 4. Domain arrangement; 5. Domain walls; 6. Hindrances to domain wall movements; 7. Time effects; 8. Magnetic and thermal energy changes; References; Index.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Analytical and Experimental Modal Analysis
Book SynopsisThis book covers the fundamentals and basic concepts of analytical and experimental approaches to modal analysis. In practice, the analytical approach based on lumped parameter and finite element models is widely used for modal analysis and simulation, and experimental modal analysis is widely used for modal identification and model validation. This book is inspired by this consideration and is written to give a complete picture of modal analysis.Features: Presents a systematic development of the relevant concepts and methods of the analytical and experimental modal analyses. Covers phase resonance testing and operational modal analysis. Provides the relevant signal processing concepts. Includes applications like model validation and updating, force identification and structural modification. Contains simulations, examples, and MATLAB programs to enhance understanding. Table of Contents1. Introduction. 2. Lumped Parameter Modeling of Vibrating Systems. 3. Finite Element Modeling of Vibrating Systems. 4. Analytical Modal Analysis of SDOF Systems. 5. Analytical Modal Analysis of Undamped MDOF Systems. 6. Analytical Modal Analysis of Damped MDOF Systems. 7. Characteristics of FRFs. 8. Signal Processing for Experimental Modal Analysis. 9. FRF Measurement Using an Impact Hammer. 10. FRF Measurement Using Shaker Excitation. 11. Modal Parameter Estimation Methods. 12. Phase Resonance Testing. 13. Operational Modal Analysis. 14. Applications of Experimental Modal Analysis. 15. Finite Element Model Validation and Updating.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Continuum Mechanics for Engineers
Book SynopsisA bestselling textbook in its first three editions, Continuum Mechanics for Engineers, Fourth Edition provides engineering students with a complete, concise, and accessible introduction to advanced engineering mechanics. It provides information that is useful in emerging engineering areas, such as micro-mechanics and biomechanics. Through a mastery of this volume's contents and additional rigorous finite element training, readers will develop the mechanics foundation necessary to skillfully use modern, advanced design tools.Features: Provides a basic, understandable approach to the concepts, mathematics, and engineering applications of continuum mechanics Updated throughout, and adds a new chapter on plasticity Features an expanded coverage of fluids Includes numerous all new end-of-chapter problems With an abundance of worked examples and chapter problems, it cTable of ContentsContinuum Theory. Essential Mathematics. Stress Principles. Kinematics of Deformation and Motion. Fundamental Laws and Equations. Linear Elasticity. Classical Fluids. Nonlinear Elasticity. Linear Viscoelasticity. Plasticity. Appendix A: General Tensors. Appendix B: Viscoelastic Creep and Relaxation. Index.
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NY Research Press Encyclopedia of Hydrodynamics: Volume II (Natural
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NY Research Press Encyclopedia of Hydrodynamics: Volume III
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Introduction to Orbital Perturbations
Book SynopsisThis textbook provides details of the derivation of Lagrange's planetary equations and of the closely related Gauss's variational equations, thereby covering a sorely needed topic in existing literature. Analytical solutions can help verify the results of numerical work, giving one confidence that his or her analysis is correct. The authors—all experienced experts in astrodynamics and space missions—take on the massive derivation problem step by step in order to help readers identify and understand possible analytical solutions in their own endeavors. The stages are elementary yet rigorous; suggested student research project topics are provided.After deriving the variational equations, the authors apply them to many interesting problems, including the Earth-Moon system, the effect of an oblate planet, the perturbation of Mercury's orbit due to General Relativity, and the perturbation due to atmospheric drag. Along the way, they introduce several useful techniques such as averaging, Poincaré's method of small parameters, and variation of parameters. In the end, this textbook will help students, practicing engineers, and professionals across the fields of astrodynamics, astronomy, dynamics, physics, planetary science, spacecraft missions, and others. “An extensive, detailed, yet still easy-to-follow presentation of the field of orbital perturbations.” - Prof. Hanspeter Schaub, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences Department, University of Colorado, Boulder “This book, based on decades of teaching experience, is an invaluable resource for aerospace engineering students and practitioners alike who need an in-depth understanding of the equations they use.” - Dr. Jean Albert Kéchichian, The Aerospace Corporation, Retired “Today we look at perturbations through the lens of the modern computer. But knowing the why and the how is equally important. In this well organized and thorough compendium of equations and derivations, the authors bring some of the relevant gems from the past back into the contemporary literature.” - Dr. David A Vallado, Senior Research Astrodynamicist, COMSPOC “The book presentation is with the thoroughness that one always sees with these authors. Their theoretical development is followed with a set of Earth orbiting and Solar System examples demonstrating the application of Lagrange’s planetary equations for systems with both conservative and nonconservative forces, some of which are not seen in orbital mechanics books.” - Prof. Kyle T. Alfriend, University Distinguished Professor, Texas A&M UniversityTable of Contents1 The n-Body Problem2 General Perturbations 3 Evaluation of Lagrange’s Brackets 4 Lagrange’s Planetary Equations 5 Expansion of the Perturbation Function 6 The Earth-Moon System 7 Potential of an Oblate Spheroid8 Effects of General Relativity9 Perturbations due to Atmospheric Drag 10 Periodic Solutions in Nonlinear OscillationsBibliography Projects
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Fundamentals of Turbomachines
Book SynopsisThis textbook explores the working principles of all kinds of turbomachines. The same theoretical framework is used to analyze the different machine types. The order in which the different kinds are treated is chosen by the possibility of gradually building up theoretical concepts. For each of the turbomachine kinds, a balance is sought between fundamental understanding and knowledge of practical aspects. Readers are invited through challenging exercises to consider how the theory applies to particular cases. This textbook appeals to senior undergraduate and graduate students in mechanical engineering and to professional engineers seeking to understand the operation of turbomachines. Readers will gain a fundamental understanding of turbomachines and will be able to make a reasoned choice of a turbomachine for a particular application. Table of Contents1. Working Principles2. Basic Components3. Fans4. Compressible Fluids5. Performance Measurement6. Steam Turbines7. Dynamic Similitude8. Pumps9. Hydraulic Turbines10. Wind Turbines11. Power Gas Turbines12. Thrust Gas Turbines13. Axial Compressors14. Radial Compressors15. Axial and Radial Turbines for GasesReferencesIndex
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Basic Theoretical Physics: A Concise Overview
Book SynopsisThis concise treatment embraces, in four parts, all the main aspects of theoretical physics. Recent topics such as holography and quantum cryptography are included. The book summarizes what a graduate student, physicist working in industry, or a physics teacher should master during his or her degree course. It will also be useful for deepening one’s insight and it adds new dimensions to understanding of these elemental concepts.Trade ReviewFrom the reviews: "A comprehensive work covering the material that graduate students in physics typically would study in preparing for doctoral candidacy examinations. … This book would be very useful for self-study by motivated students, or for preparation for candidacy exams. … Practicing physicists may find that the brief, accessible treatments of many topics will earn this book a place on a convenient bookshelf. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals." (M. C. Ogilvie, CHOICE, Vol. 45 (7), 2008) "The book, written by two … ‘working physicists’, contains what the authors regard as being ‘basic knowledge’ in the standard courses of theoretical physics (yet) held at German Universities. … is primarily intended to cover the ‘Basic Theoretical Physics’ in a single and handy volume. … Hence, the book should be considered as being a kind of ‘compendium’ of … formulas used in theoretical physics where the formulas are filled in between with some remarks." (Jürgen Tolksdorf, Zentralblatt MATH, Vol. 1134 (12), 2008)Table of ContentsFrom the contents: Part I: Mechanics and Aspects of Relativity.- Space and Time.- Force and Mass.- Basic tasks of Mechanics for one-dimensional motions.-The damped and driven harmonic oscillator.- The three fundamental conservation laws.- Motion in central force fields.- The Rutherford scattering cross section.- Lagrange formalism I : The Lagrangian and the Hamiltonian.- Relativity I: Einstein's principle of the shortest proper time and Hamilton's principle of least-action momentum.- Coupled small oscillations.- Rigid bodies.- Remarks on non-integrable systems.- Lagrange formalism II: Constraints.- Accelerated reference frames.- Relativity II: E=mc².- Part II: Electrodynamics and aspects of optics.- Opening: Literature, internet, contents, purpose.- Introduction: units and (mathematical) prelimaries.- Electrostatics and magnetostatics.- Magnetic field of steady electric currents.- The general Maxwell equations I: Faraday's 'law of induction.- Maxwell's displacement current.- The general Maxwell equations II: Electromagnetic waves.- Applications of the electrodynamics in the field of optics.- Conclusion.- Part III: Quantum mechanics.- Introductory remarks.- References and internet.- On the history of quantum mechanics.- Quantum mechanics: Foundations.- One-dimensional problems.- The harmonic oscillator in the wave mechanics.- The hydrogen atom in the wave mechanics.- Abstract quantum mechanics (algebraic methods).- Spin momentum and Pauli's principle (the spin-statistics theorem).- Spin-orbit interaction.- The minimisation principle of Ritz.- Schrödinger's perturbation theory for the statics.- Time-dependent perturbations.- Magnetism as an essentially quantum-mechanical phenomenon.- Cooper pairs.- On the interpretation of quantum mechanics.- Conclusion: Repetition and summary on the history of quantum mechanics.- Looking back and looking forward.- Appendix: On cryptography and quantum cryptography.- Part IV: Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics.- Introductionand overview.- Phenomenological thermodynamics: Temperature and heat.- The fundamental theorems I and II.- Phase transitions, van der Waals theory and related problems.- Kinetic gas theory.- Statistical Physics.- From quantum statistics to the classical statistical physics.- Deepening of the fundamental theorem II.- Shannon's information entropy.- The set of canonical ensembles in the phenomenological thermodynamics.- The relation of Clausius and Clapeyron.- Generation of low and ultralow temperatures, and the fundamental theorem III.- General statistical physics (formal completion): The statistical operator and the trace formalism.- Ideal Bose and Fermi gases.- Applications I.- Applications II.- Conclusion
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis modernly designed textbook on experimental physics invites students of physics and neighbouring disciplines to learn mechanics. The authors focus on experiments, which they explain with the help of many illustrations, thus facilitating the understanding of the physical phenomena.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Intermediate Classical Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis book describes the basic concepts and principles of classical mechanics in the intermediate level. Given the perspective thatdifferent mechanical problems require an appropriate approach drawn from various methods or principles, a textbook discussingmultiplemethods or principles in mechanics is highly desirable.Additionally, a good textbook should include historicalcontexton the motivation and the development of the methods or principles, allowing students to gain insights that may help them discover new theories. However, after many years of teaching Dynamics in the graduate school, the authorswere unable tofind a suitableintermediate-level textbook on classical mechanics, whichmotivated them to begin writing this book.For theaforementioned reasons, this book includes the descriptions of various methods or principles in mechanics, such as the Newton-Euler Principle, the d'Alembert Principle, Lagrangian methods, Gauss's Principle of Least Constraint, the Gibbs-Appell equation, Jourdain's equation, the Principle of Virtual Power, the Appell-Kane method, the Hamilton Principle, and the Hamiltonian mechanics, among others. Moreover, many historical remarks on the motivation and the development of the methods or principles are given in this book, as well asnumerousapplications. The authors also believe that instudyingthe motion of a material body, different models may be used depending on the application. If the position of the body is of interest, a particle model may be chosen. If the orientation or attitude of the body is under consideration, a rigid body model should be adopted. If deformation is a concern, a model of deformable body should be applied.Consequently,a book in mechanics for engineers should encompassa variety ofmodels of the body, ranging from particles to continua such as solids or fluids.This book also meets that need.
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Springer Us Topics in Boundary Element Research Volume 1
Book SynopsisAs the Boundary Element Method develops into a tool of engineering analysis more effort is dedicated to studying new applications and solving different problems. 2 which describes the time and space dependent integral formulation of heat conduction problems and then proposes a numerical procedure and time marching algorithm.Table of Contents0 Boundary Integral Formulations.- 1 A Review of the Theory.- 2 Applications in Transient Heat Conduction.- 3 Fracture Mechanics Application in Thermoelastic Stales.- 4 Applications of Boundary Element Methods to Fluid Mechanics.- 5 Water Waves Analysis.- 6 Interelement Continuity in the Boundary Element Method.- 7 Applications in Geomechanics.- 8 Applications in Mining.- 9 Finite Deflections of Plates.- 10 Trefftz Method.
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Princeton University Press Introduction to NonLinear Mechanics
Book SynopsisThe description for this book, Introduction to Non-Linear Mechanics. (AM-11), will be forthcoming.Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*INTRODUCTION, pg. v*TABLE OF CONTENTS, pg. vii*I. SOME NON-LINEAR OSCILLATORY SYSTEMS, pg. 1*II. ELEMENTARY THEORY OF THE FIRST APPROXIMATION, pg. 8*III. REFINEMENT OF THE FIRST APPROXIMATION, pg. 28*IV. CONSTRUCTION OF THE HIGHER APPROXIMATIONS, pg. 40*V. LINEARIZATION, pg. 55*VI. APPLICATION OF SYMBOLIC METHODS TO LINEARIZATION, pg. 63*VII. MULTIPLY PERIODIC SYSTEMS, pg. 73*VIII. INFLUENCE OF PERIODIC DISTURBANCES, pg. 79*IX. COMPLEMENTS, pg. 87*BIBLIOGRAPHY, pg. 100*ERRATA, pg. 106
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IOP Publishing Ltd Motions of Celestial Bodies IOP Expanding Physics
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Oxford University Press Mechatronics
Book SynopsisIn order to compete in a modern global market, companies rely on mechatronics, or the fusion of several engineering and scientific disciplines from across mechanical, computer and electrical engineering in developing innovative products and systems. Mechatronics offers new solutions and unprecedented flexibility in developing and understanding transportation systems, industrial production processes, and design and manufacturing of components. The successful application of mechatronics requires an understanding of the underlying constituent disciplines.This book focusses on exploiting a dynamical systems approach and theory of holors in mechatronics for modelling and characterization of various dynamical systems. Written as an introductory textbook for advanced students, it can be used by teachers and students both in lessons and independently. It includes subject knowledge and pedagogical support for teachers of mechatronics. This title will also be an essential referen
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Institute of Physics Publishing Classical Mechanics Lecture notes
Book Synopsis Essential Advanced Physics is a series comprising four parts: Classical Mechanics, Classical Electrodynamics, Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics. Each part consists of two volumes, Lecture Notes and Problems with Solutions, further supplemented by an additional collection of test problems and solutions available to qualifying university instructors.Written for graduate and advanced undergraduate students, the goal of this series is to provide readers with a knowledge base necessary for professional work in physics, be that theoretical or experimental, fundamental or applied research. From the formal point of view, it satisfies typical PhD basic course requirements at major universities. Selected parts of the series may be also valuable for graduate students and researchers in allied disciplines, including astronomy, chemistry, materials science, and mechanical, electrical, computer and electronic engineering.The EAP series is focused on the development of problem-solving skills. The following features distinguish it from other graduate-level textbooks: Concise lecture notes (~250 pages per semester) Emphasis on simple explanations of the main concepts, ideas and phenomena of physics Sets of exercise problems, with detailed model solutions in separate companion volumes Extensive cross-referencing between the volumes, united by common style and notation Additional sets of test problems, freely available to qualifying faculty This volume, Classical Mechanics: Lecture Notes is intended to be the basis for a one-semester graduate-level course on classical mechanics and dynamics, including the mechanics of continua, in particular deformations, elasticity, waves, and fluid dynamics.
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IOP Publishing MOTIONS OF CELESTIAL BODIES PB
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Institute of Physics Publishing Techniques of Classical Mechanics
Book SynopsisThis book serves as an excellent stepping stone from introductory physics to graduate-level physics, it provides a level field for the various techniques used to solve problems in classical mechanics, it explains the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian methods more simply, and is a must for junior and senior physics undergraduates.
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Institute of Physics Publishing Classical Mechanics
Book SynopsisClassical Mechanics: A professorstudent collaboration is a textbook tailored for undergraduate physics students embarking on a first-year module in Newtonian mechanics. This book is a collaboration between Mario Campanelli and students that attended his course in classical mechanics at University College London, based on the course lecture notes with the aim of making the subject accessible to all students.
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