The forum discussion centers on finding beginner-friendly textbooks for understanding dynamics through fractional calculus. Participants recommend "The Fractional Calculus" by K.B. Oldham and J. Spanier as a foundational text. Additionally, they suggest exploring a rudimentary paper titled "La derivation fractionnaire" for further insights. A Wikipedia article on fractional calculus is also highlighted as a useful introductory resource.
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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.