Good beginner math book on fractional dynamics

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The discussion centers on finding beginner-friendly textbooks for understanding dynamics in mechanics through fractional calculus. One participant mentions "The Fractional Calculus" by Oldham and Spanier as a strong starting point but seeks more accessible resources. Another contributor supports this choice, highlighting its quality while also suggesting a Wikipedia introduction and a rudimentary paper titled "La derivation fractionnaire" as additional resources. The initial poster acknowledges the recommendation and expresses interest in the suggested paper.
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I was wondering if anyone knows any textbooks that are a good beginners guide for the dynamics (mechanics) using the fractional calculus. I have The Fractional Calculus by Oldham and Spanier but was hoping to find something more rudimentary. Thanks.
 
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nukapprentice said:
I was wondering if anyone knows any textbooks that are a good beginners guide for the dynamics (mechanics) using the fractional calculus. I have The Fractional Calculus by Oldham and Spanier but was hoping to find something more rudimentary. Thanks.

Hi !

On my opinion, the book of K.B.Oldham and J.Spannier is one the best to start in the field of fractionnal calculus.
There is a good introduction in Wiki :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fractional_calculus#Fractional_derivative_of_a_basic_power_function
An even rudimentary paper : "La derivation fractionnaire" (including English translation)
http://www.scribd.com/JJacquelin/documents
 
oh, thanks for the reply. I actually have the book by Oldham and Spanier but I will try out that link for the paper you provided.
 

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