The Theory of the Top. Volume IV by Felix Klein, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters

The Theory of the Top: Volume VI. Technical Applications of the Theory of the Topis the fourth and final installment of a series of self-contained English translations of the classic and definitive treatment of rigid body motion. Key features:* Complete and unabridged presentation with recent advances and additional notes* Annotations by the translators provide insights into the nature of science and mathematics in the late 19th century* Each volume interweaves theory and applicationsThe Theory of the Topwas originally presented by Felix Klein as an 1895 lecture at Göttingen University that was broadened in scope and clarified as a result of collaboration with Arnold Sommerfeld. Graduate students and researchers interested in theoretical and applied mechanics will find this a thorough and insightful account. Other volumes in this series include Introduction to the Kinematics and Kinetics of the Top, Development of a Theory of the Heavy Symmetric Top, andPerturbations: Astronomical and Geophysical Applications. | The Theory of the Top. Volume IV by Felix Klein, Hardcover | Indigo Chapters