A bunch of Classical Mechanics online Resources( lecture notes)

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The discussion focuses on sharing various online resources related to classical mechanics, including lecture notes, course materials, and texts. The scope includes theoretical and applied aspects of mechanics, with an emphasis on different levels of complexity and rigor in the materials presented.

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  • One participant shares multiple links to lecture notes and resources from various universities, suggesting their utility for studying classical mechanics.
  • Another participant recommends Alex Maloney's course that includes audio lecture recordings, indicating it as a valuable resource.
  • A later post highlights Giovanni Gallovoti's advanced text on mechanics, noting its clarity and inclusion of exercises, while comparing its level to other known texts.
  • Another update mentions Andrew Lewis's rigorous mathematical treatment of Lagrangian Mechanics, suggesting it is beneficial for understanding both Lagrangian and Newtonian mechanics.

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Participants generally agree on the value of the shared resources, but there is no consensus on which specific resource is the best or most appropriate for different levels of study.

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Some resources are described as being at varying levels of complexity, but the specific criteria for these levels are not detailed. Additionally, the discussion does not resolve which resources are most suitable for particular audiences or purposes.

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http://www.phys.psu.edu/~lammert/419/notes.html"

http://www.physto.se/~ingemar/anmek.pdf"

http://www.phy.ohiou.edu/~rollinsr/phys605/"

http://farside.ph.utexas.edu/teaching/336k/336k.html"

http://www.damtp.cam.ac.uk/user/tong/dynamics.htm"

http://www.astro.caltech.edu/~golwala/ph106ab/#mozTocId421895"

http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/classical/"

http://www.courses.fas.harvard.edu/~phys16/"

http://www.physics.rutgers.edu/grad/507/gettext.shtml"
 
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*UPDATE*
Giovanni Gallovoti written a clear, free online, "advanced" text on mechanics filled with clarity and exercises.

http://ipparco.roma1.infn.it/pagine/deposito/2007/elements.pdf

Note: This book is NOT as advanced as Marsden or Arnold, but it is more advanced than Goldstein or Jose/Saletan. Read it, you will not be disappointed.
 
*UPDATE*
Andrew Lewis: http://www.mast.queensu.ca/~andrew/teaching/math439/notes.shtml"

A VERY rigorous mathematical treatment of Lagrangian Mechanics. You should also read it if you want an axiomatic knowledge of Newtonian Mechanics and Galilean Spacetime.
 
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