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Classical Mechanics Lectures on Theoretical Physics, Volume 1

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David Tong
, University of Cambridge
Published 2025

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Any education in theoretical physics begins with the laws of classical mechanics. The basics of the subject were laid down long ago by Galileo and Newton and are enshrined in the famous equation F=ma that we all learn in school. But there is much more to the subject and, in the intervening centuries, the laws of classical mechanics were reformulated to emphasis deeper concepts such as energy, symmetry, and action. This textbook describes these different approaches to classical mechanics, starting…

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  • This is the first volume in a series of textbooks covering the core topics in theoretical physics
  • Covers all aspects of classical mechanics, including a detailed description of special relativity
  • Includes a wealth of examples and illustrations making it an invaluable resource for both undergraduates and researchers
  • Numerous homework exercises for the book are available online

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