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General Physics I: Classical Mechanics
David and G. Simpson and Larry L. Simpson · Prince George's Community College
In the contents: 03: Quotations from the Classical Greek · 57: Celestial Mechanics · 60: Lagrangian Mechanics
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Variational Principles in Classical Mechanics
Douglas Cline · University of Rochester
In the contents: 01: A brief History of Classical Mechanics · 02: Review of Newtonian Mechanics · 2.01: Introduction to Newtonian Mechanics
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Essential Graduate Physics - Classical Mechanics
Konstantin K. Likharev · Stony Brook University
In the contents: 1.01: Terminology- Mechanics and dynamics · 02: Lagrangian Analytical Mechanics · 08: Fluid Mechanics
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Classical Mechanics
Jeremy Tatum · University of Victoria
In the contents: 13: Lagrangian Mechanics · 13.01: Introduction to Lagrangian Mechanics · 13.08: More Lagrangian Mechanics Examples
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University Physics I - Classical Mechanics
Julio Gea-Banacloche · University of Arkansas
This is a textbook for the first semester of University Physics for scientists and engineers. It covers classical mechanics, and a brief introduction to thermodynamics. The presentation and approach are similar to Mazur’s “The Principles and Practice of Physics,” in that conservation laws are introduced before forces, and one-dimensional systems thoroughly covered before moving to two dimensions.
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Physics 9HA: Classical Mechanics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9HA introduces general principles and analytical methods used in classical mechanics primarily for physics and applied physics majors, though it is also a good fit for engineering students that have a special affinity for physics and are looking for a more challenging first course in physics.
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UCD: Physics 9A - Classical Mechanics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9A introduces general principles and analytical methods used in classical mechanics for physical science and engineering majors.
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Classical Mechanics
Peter Dourmashkin · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
In the contents: 01: Introduction to Classical Mechanics · 11.03: Law of Addition of Velocities - Newtonian Mechanics · 25: Celestial Mechanics
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Graduate Classical Mechanics
Michael Fowler · University of Virginia
In the contents: 7.02: Interlude - a Bit of History of Quantum Mechanics · 8.05: How this Classical Action Relates to Phase in Quantum Mechanics · 13.02: Adiabatic Invariance and Quantum Mechanics
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University Physics I: Classical Mechanics
Julio Gea-Banacloche · University of Arkansas · 2019
This is a “minimalist” textbook for a first semester of university, calculus-based physics, covering classical mechanics (including one chapter on mechanical waves, but excluding fluids), plus a brief introduction to thermodynamics. The presentation owes much to Mazur’s The Principles and Practice of Physics: conservation laws, momentum and energy, are introduced before forces, and one-dimensional setups are thoroughly explored before two-dimensional systems are considered. It contains both problems and worked-out examples.
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Part CM: Classical Mechanics
Konstantin Likharev · Stony Brook University · 2013
Essential Graduate Physics, Lecture Notes and Problems This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Academic Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Essential Graduate Physics by an authorized administrator of Academic Commons. For more information, please contact mona.ramonetti@stonybrook.edu, hu.wang.2@stonybrook.edu.
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Variational Principles in Classical Mechanics
Douglas Cline · University of Rochester River Campus Libraries · 2018
Two dramatically different philosophical approaches to classical mechanics were proposed during the 17th – 18th centuries. Newton developed his vectorial formulation that uses time-dependent differential equations of motion to relate vector observables like force and rate of change of momentum. Euler, Lagrange, Hamilton, and Jacobi, developed powerful alternative variational formulations based on the assumption that nature follows the principle of least action. These variational formulations now play a pivotal role in science and engineering. This book introduces variational principles and their application to classical mechanics. The relative merits of the intuitive Newtonian vectorial formulation, and the more powerful variational formulations are compared. Applications to a wide variety of topics illustrate the intellectual beauty, remarkable power, and broad scope provided by use of variational principles in physics. This second edition adds discussion of the use of variational principles applied to the following topics: Systems subject to initial boundary conditions The hierarchy of the related formulations based on action, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and equations of motion, to systems that involve symmetries Non-conservative systems. Variable-mass systems. The General Theory of Relativity. The first edition of this book can be downloaded at the publisher link.
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Heat and Thermodynamics
Jeremy Tatum · University of Victoria
This textbook presents a rigorous introduction to classical thermodynamics, covering temperature, heat, gases, and thermodynamic processes. It develops the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, enthalpy, and free energies, applying them to phase changes, heat engines, chemical equilibrium, and real experiments, while linking theory to experimental measurement and applications.
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Statistical Thermodynamics
Gunnar Jeschke · ETH Zürich
In the contents: 01: Basics of Statistical Mechanics · 1.03: Statistical Mechanics Based on Postulates · 03: Classical Ensembles
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Introductory Quantum Mechanics
Richard Fitzpatrick · University of Texas at Austin
In the contents: 2.04: Classical Light-Waves · 2.07: Classical Interferences of Light Waves · 03: Fundamentals of Quantum Mechanics
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Physics 9HB: Special Relativity & Thermal/Statistical Physics
Tom Weideman · University of California, Davis
Physics 9HB is the second course in the honors introductory physics series. It covers two natural continuations from the previous course in classical mechanics – special relativity and thermal/statistical physics.
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Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
James Liburdy · Oregon State University · 2021
This book is meant to be a second course in fluid mechanics that stresses applications dealing with external potential flows and intermediate viscous flows. Students are expected to have some background in some of the fundamental concepts of the definition of a fluid, hydrostatics, use of control volume conservation principles, initial exposure to the Navier-Stokes equations, and some elements of flow kinematics, such as streamlines and vorticity. It is not meant to be an in-depth study of potential flow or viscous flow, but is meant to expose students to additional analysis techniques for both of these categories of flows. We will see applications to aerodynamics, with analysis methods able to determine forces on arbitrary bodies. We will also examine some of the exact solutions of the Navier-Stokes equations based on classical fluid mechanics. Finally we will explore the complexities of turbulent flows and how for boundary layer flows one can predict drag forces. This compilation is drafted from notes used in the course Intermediate Fluid Mechanics, offered to seniors and first year graduate students who have a background in mechanical engineering or a closely related area.
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Thermodynamics and Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
Cathrine Southern · DePaul University
In the contents: 07: The Development of Quantum Mechanics · 08: The Postulates of Quantum Mechanics · 8.01: The Classical Wave Equation
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ENG-001A: Composition and Reading
Jill Bonds · Coalinga College
In the contents: 7.3.5.1.02: Aristotelian (Classical) Argument Model · 14.15: Grammar and Mechanics Mini-lessons · 14.15.01: Grammar and Mechanics Mini-Lessons
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PGCC: PHYS 1030 - General Physics
Neeharika Thakur · Prince George's Community College
This text addresses a calculus-based study of classical mechanics, including laws of motion, force, energy, momentum, and gravitation.