Title: Mechanistic images in geometric form : Heinrich Hertz's Principles of mechanics /
Authors: Lützen, Jesper.
Publisher: Oxford University Press,
Year: 2005
Subjects: Mechanics, Analytic.; Geometry.; Geometry, Differential.; Mathematics History; Physics History
Abstract: This book presents an analysis of Heinrich Hertz's posthumously published 'Principles of Mechanics' in its philosophical physical and mathematical context. It comprehensively examines Hertz's ideas on mechanics and the author draws on the original manuscripts to reveal the creative process of Hertz.