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020			_a9781316410486 (ebook)
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050	0	0	_aQB355.3 _b.G45 2016
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100	1		_aGeiges, Hansjörg, _d1966- _eauthor.
245	1	4	_aThe geometry of celestial mechanics / _cHansjörg Geiges, University of Cologne.
264		1	_aCambridge : _bCambridge University Press, _c2016.
300			_a1 online resource (xv, 223 pages) : _bdigital, PDF file(s).
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
490	1		_aLondon Mathematical Society student texts ; _v83
500			_aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 08 Mar 2016).
520			_aCelestial mechanics is the branch of mathematical astronomy devoted to studying the motions of celestial bodies subject to the Newtonian law of gravitation. This mathematical introductory textbook reveals that even the most basic question in celestial mechanics, the Kepler problem, leads to a cornucopia of geometric concepts: conformal and projective transformations, spherical and hyperbolic geometry, notions of curvature, and the topology of geodesic flows. For advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students, this book explores the geometric concepts underlying celestial mechanics and is an ideal companion for introductory courses. The focus on the history of geometric ideas makes it perfect supplementary reading for students in elementary geometry and topology. Numerous exercises, historical notes and an extensive bibliography provide all the contextual information required to gain a solid grounding in celestial mechanics.
650		0	_aCelestial mechanics.
650		0	_aKepler's laws.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _z9781107125407
830		0	_aLondon Mathematical Society student texts ; _v83.
856	4	0	_uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781316410486
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