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020			_a9783030258450
040			_cIIT Kanpur
041			_aeng
082			_a526.7 _bD687c
100			_aDolcetta, Roberto A. Capuzzo
245			_aClassical Newtonian gravity _ba comprehensive introduction, with examples and exercises _cRoberto A. Capuzzo Dolcetta
260			_bSpringer _c2019 _aSwitzerland
300			_axvi, 176p
440			_aUNITEXT for physics
490			_a/ edited by Michele Cini
520			_aThis textbook offers a readily comprehensible introduction to classical Newtonian gravitation, which is fundamental for an understanding of classical mechanics and is particularly relevant to Astrophysics. The opening chapter recalls essential elements of vectorial calculus, especially to provide the formalism used in subsequent chapters. In chapter two Classical Newtonian gravity theory for one point mass and for a generic number N of point masses is then presented and discussed. The theory for point masses is naturally extended to the continuous case. The third chapter addresses the paradigmatic case of spherical symmetry in the mass density distribution (central force), with introduction of the useful tool of qualitative treatment of motion. Subsequent chapters discuss the general case of non-symmetric mass density distribution and develop classical potential theory, with elements of harmonic theory, which is essential to understand the potential development in series of the gravitational potential, the subject of the fourth chapter. Finally, in the last chapter the specific case of motion of a satellite around the earth is considered. Examples and exercises are presented throughout the book to clarify aspects of the theory. The book is aimed at those who wish to progress further beyond an initial bachelor degree, onward to a master degree, and a PhD. It is also a valuable resource for postgraduates and active researchers in the field.
650			_aGravity
942			_cBK
999			_c561124 _d561124