Geometry and Mechanics

Submitted by Xiaobo Liu on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 00:54

The following are two papers on the geometric formulation of classical mechanics. This is a follow up to some recent posting on iMechanica, as well as an attempt to bring about further discussion on the relationship and interaction between differential geometry and classical mechanics.

http://www.springerlink.com/content/t8707v6153351383/

http://www.springerlink.com/content/2rv8m7tnu2642487/

arash_yavari

Re: Geometry and Mechanics

Dear Xiaobo:

Thanks for posting these links. Have you looked at the works of Anthony Bloch (University of Michigan) and Tudor Ratiu (EPFL)?

Regards,

Arash

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 03:52 Permalink

Xiaobo Liu

Re: Geometry and Mechanics

Dear Arash,

Thanks for your interests. Yes, I am familiar with the works of Bloch and Ratiu, and of course those of Jerry Marsden.

Xiaobo

Wed, 12/21/2011 - 04:09 Permalink