Variational principles in dynamics and quantum theory
By: [by] Wolfgang Yourgrau [and] Stanley Mandelstam.
Contributors: Mandelstam, Stanley, joint author.
Edition: 3d ed.
Publisher: Saunders
Published: 1968
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 201
Subjects: Physics -- Philosophy.; Dynamics of a particle.; Quantum theory.
Description: A historical and theoretical survey of variational principles and their relationship to dynamics and quantum theory. Topics include Hamilton's principle, Hamilton-Jacobi equation, relationship to quantum theory and wave mechanics, and principles of Feynman and Schwinger. For professional physicists, mathematicians and advanced students.
Notes: Includes bibliographies.