Mechanistic images in geometric form
Subtitle: Heinrich Hertz's Principles of mechanics
By: Jesper Lützen.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
Subjects: Mechanics, Analytic.; Geometry.
Description: 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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 299-311) and index.