Learn Lagrange Mechanics for Physics Students

[Marthius]

I am a physics student just finishing my sophomore year, and i was looking into what i could expect in upcoming intermediate mechanics. I noticed that Lagrange mechanics seems to be a big topic, and that i need to understand it to move forward in my studies. Being too impatient to wait for the course i was hoping someone could refer me to a good source to learn more about it, as my attempts to find information on the internet have been fruitless.

 

[nicksauce]

Try looking at 'Classical Dynamics of particles and systems' by Thornton&Marion. Or go to your school's library and look at practically any book on Classical Mechanics. Or find what textbook you will use for Classical Mechanics next year and buy it in advance.

 

[lbrits]

Goldstein is a pretty good source, and if you're planning on staying with physics, a handy addition to your bookshelf. Also Landau's book.

 

[Marthius]

thanks for the suggestions ill give some of these a try.