H. Goldstein, J. L. Safko, C. P. Poole Classical
Mechanics (Third Edition).
ISBN 978-0201657029
. This is a
new edition of the famous H. Goldstein's book,
the traditional and comprehensive course of graduate Classical
Mechanics.
Covers all topics including special relativity and non-linear
dynamics.
This book is recommended.
J. Jose and E. Soletan Classical Dynamics , can be
used optionally for non-linear
dynamics and chaos studies, Cambridge University, 1998, ISBN 0
521 63636 1
V.I. Arnold
Mathematical Methods of Classical Mechanics (Second Edition)
ISBN 0-387-96890-3. Modern mathematical formulation of Classical
Mechanics.
* P531 Syllabus:
The specific sequence of topics will closely follow the contents
of L&L
with several lectures at the end on non-linear dynamics and special
relativity.
* Grading etc.: There will be 7 homework assignments,
2 in-class exams and a final test.
Homework and exams each will be counted for ~ 50% of your final
grade. Books, class-notes,
and homeworks will not be allowed at the tests, however you can
bring a calculator, a
book of mathematical formulae, tables, and integrals, and two pages with any
hand-written
formulae you think you might need. Each homework will be due in
~2 weeks after assignment
and must be turned in before the indicated deadline (see
syllabus). Homework turned in
after the deadline might not receive the corresponding full
credit. You are welcome to
do HWs together in the study groups, but your personal HW should
show all the details.
Copying is not allowed. All tests will be individual. Solutions
for the most difficult HW and test
problems can be discussed in the class. You are welcome to
contact instructor in any
case when
you feel you need help. Do not hesitate to call me at any time.
However, the most efficient way
to resolve your immediate problems or questions is to come to
see me or to email me
( kamyshkov@utk.edu ).
Use email at any time including evening hours and weekends.
For the overall grade on the scale of maximum of 100% :
>70% will correspond to C;
>75% to C+; >80% to B; >85% to B+;
and >90% to A.
Final 2-hour exam will be on Thursday December 13 from 12:30 to
2:30 pm in
Rm 306 at Nielsen Physics Bldg.
* Useful link:
Note very useful web page http://electron9.phys.utk.edu/exam/Default.htm
that contains
archives of problems from previous years for Classical
Mechanics, E&M, and Quantum
Mechanics as well as other useful information.