Comprehensive Mechanics Book: Newtonian, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian & Relativistic

In summary, the conversation is about recommendations for a comprehensive book on Newtonian, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and Relativistic Mechanics. The books suggested are Goldstein, Classical Mechanics by Taylor, and Marion and Thorton. The speakers also mention using Hand & Finch, but note that it may be more suitable for those who already have a basic understanding of Newtonian mechanics. These books can be found on Amazon with reviews from readers.
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I'm looking for a comprehensive book that covers Newtonian, Lagrangian, Hamiltonian, and Relativitistic Mechanics. Is there such a book, and what is it called?
 
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Goldstein of course.
 
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Classical Mechanics by Taylor does it too. It's simpler to understand than Goldstein, but much less rigorous. Still, if you never played with lagrangian/hamiltonian mechanics, you're better with Taylor.
 
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Marion and Thorton was our introductory book.

You can look for them at amazon and read peoples opinions.
 
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And I used Hand & Finch (and recommend it as much as I can recommend any classical mechanics book, although it sort of presupposes you know enough Newtonian mechanics.)
 

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This book covers a wide range of topics, including Newton's laws of motion, kinematics, dynamics, energy conservation, oscillations and waves, rotational motion, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, relativistic mechanics, and more. It also includes numerous examples and practice problems to aid in understanding and application.

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This book stands out for its comprehensive coverage of classical mechanics, including both Newtonian and Lagrangian/Hamiltonian formulations. It also includes a section on relativistic mechanics, making it a unique and valuable resource for those interested in a deeper understanding of the subject.

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