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The geometry of celestial mechanics
Celestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornuc...
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Cambridge University Press
2016
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author | Geiges, Hansjörg |
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description | Celestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics. |
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spelling | cern-21445662021-04-21T19:44:29Zhttp://cds.cern.ch/record/2144566engGeiges, HansjörgThe geometry of celestial mechanicsAstrophysics and AstronomyCelestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics.Cambridge University Pressoai:cds.cern.ch:21445662016 |
spellingShingle | Astrophysics and Astronomy Geiges, Hansjörg The geometry of celestial mechanics |
title | The geometry of celestial mechanics |
title_full | The geometry of celestial mechanics |
title_fullStr | The geometry of celestial mechanics |
title_full_unstemmed | The geometry of celestial mechanics |
title_short | The geometry of celestial mechanics |
title_sort | geometry of celestial mechanics |
topic | Astrophysics and Astronomy |
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