Advanced Mechanics Book: Diff Geom Approach

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A discussion on finding a book that covers classical mechanics using differential geometry, similar to Goldstein's work, highlights the availability of various resources tailored to different levels of understanding in differential geometry, particularly symplectic geometry. Several recommended texts and online resources are provided, emphasizing that they do not require prior knowledge of differential geometry but focus on applying it to mechanics. The conversation reflects a keen interest in bridging classical mechanics with advanced mathematical frameworks.
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hello guys, I am wondering whether there's any book on classical mechanics on the level of Goldstein but using differential geometry language, no need for introducing to the differential geometry subject but mostly on how to analyse mechanics using it, tks
 
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Hi Nero! There are a wealth of books on that at different levels depending on how much differential geometry, particularly symplectic geometry, you already know. Some examples of introductory texts/notes:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387968903/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0817641459/?tag=pfamazon01-20
http://math.ucr.edu/home/baez/classical/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0521636361/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0387406158/?tag=pfamazon01-20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/038798643X/?tag=pfamazon01-20
 
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tks for your recommendation
 
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