Spinning Tops : A Course on Integrable Systems Paperback / softback
by M. (Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), Paris) Audin
Part of the Cambridge Studies in Advanced Mathematics series
Paperback / softback
Description
Since the time of Lagrange and Euler, it has been well known that an understanding of algebraic curves can illuminate the picture of rigid bodies provided by classical mechanics.
A modern view of the role played by algebraic geometry has been established iby many mathematicians.
This book presents some of these techniques, which fall within the orbit of finite dimensional integrable systems.
The main body of the text presents a rich assortment of methods and ideas from algebraic geometry prompted by classical mechanics, whilst in appendices the general, abstract theory is described.
The methods are given a topological application to the study of Liouville tori and their bifurcations.
The book is based on courses for graduate students given by the author at Strasbourg University but the wealth of original ideas will make it also appeal to researchers.
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:148 pages, 35 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:13/11/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521779197
Information
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Out of stock
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:148 pages, 35 Line drawings, unspecified
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:13/11/1999
- Category:
- ISBN:9780521779197
