CLASSICAL MECHANICS VOLUME I

About The Book

The study of classical mechanics is the foundation of modern physics. It bridges intuitive physical observations with rigorous mathematical frameworks. This volume, Classical Mechanics: Volume I, provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the subject for undergraduate and postgraduate students of physics at various Indian universities. The primary goal of this book is to guide students from foundational Vector Analysis to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations. Rather than presenting physics as a collection of isolated formulas, this book emphasizes the core principles, symmetries, and conservation laws that govern the physical world. Focuses on deep understanding over rote memorization. Step-by-Step derivations, diverse solved problems. Ranges from basic ideal systems to complex.

About The Author

Dr. S. Abdul Khader is Associate Professor and Coordinator of Physics in Maharani’s Science College for Women (A), Mysore. He has 17 years of P.G teaching experience. He has published 48 research papers in Scopus indexed and in UGC care list journals. He presented 62 research papers in various international conferences. His area of research interest includes ferrites, ferroelectrics and their composites. He guided 64 postgraduate students for their M.Sc. project work. He served as a BOS, BOE member for various autonomous colleges and universities in Karnataka.

Dr. Vinayak G K is Associate Professor of Physics in Government First Grade College, Afzalpur. He has 16 years of teaching experience which includes 2 years in PG. He has published few research papers and participated in regional, and national seminars. He served as BOS, BOE member for UG of Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi affiliated colleges.

Dr. Chivukula Srikanth is Professor in Government First Grade College, Mahagaon Cross. He has 18 years of teaching experience which includes 11 years in PG. He authored 12 books for undergraduates. He has published few research papers, participated and presented research papers in regional, national and international seminars. He served as BOS, BOE member for both UG and PG at Government Autonomous College, Kalaburagi; BOE(PG) member at Sharnbasava University, Kalaburagi; BOS, BOE member for UG and PG at KBN University, Kalaburagi; BOE(PG) member at Maharani’s Science College, Bengaluru; BOE (UG) at Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi. He guided 42 postgraduate students for their M.Sc. project work.