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The Key to Newton's Dynamics

by J. Bruce Brackenridge

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While much has been written on the ramifications of Newton's dynamics, until now the details of Newton's solution were available only to the physics expert. The Key to Newton's Dynamics clearly explains the surprisingly simple analytical structure that underlies the determination of the force necessary to maintain ideal planetary motion. J. Bruce Brackenridge sets the problem in historical and conceptual perspective, showing the physicist's debt to the works of both Descartes and Galileo. He tracks Newton's work on the Kepler problem from its early stages at Cambridge before 1669, through the revival of his interest ten years later, to its fruition in the first three sections of the first edition of the Principia.

Synopsis:

"The Key to Newton's Dynamics is lucid, important, and fills a large gap in the existing literature. Brackenridge is undoubtedly that gifted, patient teacher that one expects from a quality liberal arts college."--Alan E. Shapiro, University of Minnesota

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-292) and indexes.

About the Author

J. Bruce Brackenridge is Alice G. Chapman Professor of Physics at Lawrence University.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780520202177
Other:
Brackenridge, J. Bruce
Publisher:
University of California Press
Author:
Brackenridge, J. Bruce
Location:
Berkeley :
Subject:
History
Subject:
Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject:
Astronomy
Subject:
Celestial mechanics
Subject:
Kepler's equation
Subject:
Kepler's laws.
Subject:
Astronomy - General
Subject:
General science
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series Volume:
151
Publication Date:
19960231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Professional and scholarly
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
330
Dimensions:
8.99x6.04x.83 in. 1.05 lbs.

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