Theoretical Physics 2

Theoretical Physics 2: Analytical Mechanics is an undergraduate textbook by Wolfgang Nolting, published by Springer, that introduces the core principles of analytical mechanics.

The volume addresses key formulations of advanced mechanics, starting with Lagrangian mechanics, the d’Alembert principle, Hamilton’s principle, and conservation laws. It further examines Hamiltonian mechanics, canonical and Legendre transformations, variational principles, and Poisson brackets, concluding with Hamilton-Jacobi theory and the transition to wave mechanics.

Designed for students with prior grounding in classical mechanics, the book supports study through worked examples and end-of-chapter problem sets.