Computer Algebra Recipes for Classical Mechanics

Hundreds of novel and innovative computer algebra "recipes" will enable readers starting at the second year undergraduate level to easily and rapidly solve and explore most problems they encounter in their classical mechanics studies. Using the powerful computer algebra system MAPLE (Relea...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Enns, Richard H., McGuire, George C. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA Birkhäuser Boston 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • A. Computer Algebra Systems
  • B. The Spiral Approach to Learning Mechanics
  • C. Maple Help
  • D. Introductory Recipe
  • E. How to Use this Text
  • I The Appetizers
  • 1 Vectors and Kinematics
  • 2 Newtonian Mechanics
  • II The Entrees
  • 3 Vector Calculus
  • 4 Newtonian Dynamics I
  • 5 Newtonian Dynamics II
  • III The Desserts
  • 6 Lagrangian & Hamiltonian Dynamics