Course Texts - only one of these two is needed
- J. R. Taylor, Classical Mechanics (University Science Books)
- S. Thornton and J. Marion Classical Dynamics of Particles and Systems
(Saunders) - fifth edition (third, fourth, or fifth editiond will be useful)
Other useful texts
G. Fowles and G. Cassiday, Analytical Mechanics (Saunders)
David Morin, Introduction to Classical Mechanics: With Problrms and Solutions, (Cambridge)
Patrick Hamill, Intermediate Dynamics (Jones & Bartlett)
H. Goldstein, Classical Mechanics
K. Symon, Mechanics
Taylor and Wheeler, Space-time Physics
N. Mermin, Space and Time in Special Relativity
H. Ohanian, Special Relativity, A Modern Introduction
M. Boas, Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, 2nd Ed. (Wiley, 1983)
D. McQuarrie, Mathematical Methods for Engineers and Scientists, (University Science Books, 2003)
R. Shankar, Basic Training in Mathematics: A Fitness Program for Science Students (Springer)
Please note that there will be a further text assignment to cover FLUID DYNAMICS and additional texts added to those on reserve in Grainger Library to cover this topic.