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The Geometry of Celestial Mechanics
Taschenbuch von Hansjörg Geiges
Sprache: Englisch

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Celestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics.
Celestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics.
Über den Autor
Hansjörg Geiges is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cologne. He has received several teaching awards, and an EMS prize for mathematical exposition. His book An Introduction to Contact Topology (Cambridge, 2008), has become a highly cited standard reference for the field.
Zusammenfassung
A geometric introduction to celestial mechanics, for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. This textbook introduces the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and their applications, making it suitable for traditional geometry courses or as supplementary material. Numerous exercises and extensive historical notes also support self-study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; 1. The central force problem; 2. Conic sections; 3. The Kepler problem; 4. The dynamics of the Kepler problem; 5. The two-body problem; 6. The n-body problem; 7. The three-body problem; 8. The differential geometry of the Kepler problem; 9. Hamiltonian mechanics; 10. The topology of the Kepler problem; Bibliography; Index.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Mathematik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781107564800
ISBN-10: 1107564808
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Geiges, Hansjörg
Hersteller: Cambridge University Press
Maße: 229 x 152 x 14 mm
Von/Mit: Hansjörg Geiges
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.11.2017
Gewicht: 0,354 kg
Artikel-ID: 107531980
Über den Autor
Hansjörg Geiges is Professor of Mathematics at the University of Cologne. He has received several teaching awards, and an EMS prize for mathematical exposition. His book An Introduction to Contact Topology (Cambridge, 2008), has become a highly cited standard reference for the field.
Zusammenfassung
A geometric introduction to celestial mechanics, for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students. This textbook introduces the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and their applications, making it suitable for traditional geometry courses or as supplementary material. Numerous exercises and extensive historical notes also support self-study.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; 1. The central force problem; 2. Conic sections; 3. The Kepler problem; 4. The dynamics of the Kepler problem; 5. The two-body problem; 6. The n-body problem; 7. The three-body problem; 8. The differential geometry of the Kepler problem; 9. Hamiltonian mechanics; 10. The topology of the Kepler problem; Bibliography; Index.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2017
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Mathematik
Rubrik: Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9781107564800
ISBN-10: 1107564808
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Geiges, Hansjörg
Hersteller: Cambridge University Press
Maße: 229 x 152 x 14 mm
Von/Mit: Hansjörg Geiges
Erscheinungsdatum: 03.11.2017
Gewicht: 0,354 kg
Artikel-ID: 107531980
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