The theory of the top: astronomical and geophysical applications astronomical an

The Theory of the Top was 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. The Theory of the Top: Volume III. ;Perturbations: Astronomical and Geophysical Applications ;is the ;third installment ;in a series of four self-contained English translations that provideinsights into kinetic theory and kinematics. INDICE: Foreword.- Advertisement.- Chapter VII Theory and reality. The influence of friction, air resistance, and elasticity of the material and the support on the motion of the top.- Chapter VIII Applications of the theory of thetop.- Part A. Astronomical Applications.- Part B. Geophysical Applications.- Addenda and Supplements.- Translators' Notes.- References.- Index.

• ISBN: 978-0-8176-4825-1
• Editorial: Birkhaüser
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Fecha Publicación: 30/06/2012
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés