Landau's Books - Vibration - flexible string

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The forum discussion centers on the availability of content related to flexible strings in Landau's books. While the volume on elasticity mentions the topic briefly, it lacks comprehensive coverage. Users recommend Fetter and Walecka's book as a more suitable resource for detailed information on differential equations, normal modes, and standing waves associated with flexible strings. The discussion highlights the limitations of Landau's works in this specific area.

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Hello everyone,
I would like to know if i can find in any of the Landau's books a chapter ,part concerning the flexible string ( differential equation , normal modes , stading waves ) ? I have tried to see but i can't find anything . There is a chapter concerning sound waves in a medium ( volume fluid mechanics ) but nothing about flexible string ?
Thank you for your answers

Best regards ,
Diamon
 
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