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The Principle of Least Action: History and Physics by Alberto Rojo, Anthony Bloch (Hardcover, 2018)

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The principle of least action originates in the idea that, if nature has a purpose, it should follow a minimum or critical path. This simple principle, and its variants and generalizations, applies to optics, mechanics, electromagnetism, relativity, and quantum mechanics, and provides an essential guide to understanding the beauty of physics. This unique text provides an accessible introduction to the action principle across these various fields of physics, and examines its history and fundamental role in science. It includes - with varying levels of mathematical sophistication - explanations from historical sources, discussion of classic papers, and original worked examples. The result is a story that is understandable to those with a modest mathematical background, as well as to researchers and students in physics and the history of physics.

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PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-139780521869027

eBay Product ID (ePID)238675421

Product Key Features

Number of Pages266 Pages

Publication NameThe Principle of Least Action: History and Physics

LanguageEnglish

SubjectMechanics, Science

Publication Year2018

TypeTextbook

AuthorAlberto Rojo, Anthony Bloch

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height254 mm

Item Weight670 g

Item Width179 mm

Additional Product Features

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorAnthony Bloch, Alberto Rojo