Classical mechanics

Contents :
1. Introductory Ideas
2. Langrangian Dynamics
3. Hamiltonian Dynamics
4. Two-Body Central Force Problem
5. Variational Principles
6. Canonical Transformations
7. Brackets and Liouville`s Theorem
8. Hamilton-Jacobi Theory and Transition to Quantum Mechanics
9. Small Oscillations and Normal Modes (Coupled-Oscillators)
10. Dynamics of a Rigid Body
11. Noninertial and Rotating Coordinate Systems
12. Special Theory of Relativity-Lorentz Transformations
13. Relativistic Mechanics
14. Four Dimensional Formulation-Minkowski Space
15. Convariant Formulation of Electrodynamics
16. Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos

In the present edition of the book, the subject matter has been thoroughly revised and enlarged not only to cover the latest syllabi of the various Indian Universities, but a lot of attention has been paid keeping in view the requirements of the students, appearing in different national and state level competitive examinations, e.g., NET/JRF, GATE, etc. Further, a sufficient number of problems (solved and unsolved) and objective type questions have been added so that the aspiring students may have a good practice and develop a good insight in the subject. With these improvements, the present form of the book is expected relatively more useful for the student community.