Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum TheoryPitman, 1968 - 201 Seiten A historical and theoretical survey of variational principles and their relationship to dynamics and quantum theory. Topics include Hamilton s principle, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, relationship to quantum theory and wave mechanics, and principles of Feynman and Schwinger. For professional physi" |
Inhalt
Preface to the Third Edition | 1 |
Fermats Principle of Least Time | 11 |
The Principle of Least Action of Maupertuis | 19 |
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Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum Theory Wolfgang Yourgrau,Stanley Mandelstam Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 1979 |
Variational Principles in Dynamics and Quantum Theory Wolfgang Yourgrau,Stanley Mandelstam Eingeschränkte Leseprobe - 2012 |
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