Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum Theory (Dover Books on Physics)
By Unknown Author.
Description
Focusing on applications most relevant to modern physics, this text surveys variational principles and examines their relationship to dynamics and quantum theory. It stresses the history and theory of these mathematical concepts rather than their mechanics, providing many insights into the development of quantum mechanics in a remarkably lucid, compact form. Professional physicists and mathematicians, as well as advanced students with a strong mathematical background, will find it highly stimulating.After summarizing the historical background from Pythagoras to Francis Bacon, the text cover...
ISBN(s)
0486458881, 9780486458885
