dx Homework Helper Messages 2,143 Reaction score 52 Thread starter Oct 15, 2008 #1 I'm looking for an in depth and comprehensive treatment of the theory of normal modes; any suggestions? Last edited: Oct 15, 2008
I'm looking for an in depth and comprehensive treatment of the theory of normal modes; any suggestions?
qspeechc Messages 839 Reaction score 15 Oct 16, 2008 #2 "Vibrations and Waves" by French, or the section in Marion and Thornton. If French is not what you're looking for, it has a good bibliography so check that out.
"Vibrations and Waves" by French, or the section in Marion and Thornton. If French is not what you're looking for, it has a good bibliography so check that out.
Daverz Messages 1,003 Reaction score 80 Oct 16, 2008 #3 French is a good basic introduction, but doesn't cover matrix methiods. For that supplement with the chapters on oscillations in Symon or Goldstein.
French is a good basic introduction, but doesn't cover matrix methiods. For that supplement with the chapters on oscillations in Symon or Goldstein.