Leonhard Euler and the foundations of celestial mechanics / / Dora Musielak
| Leonhard Euler and the foundations of celestial mechanics / / Dora Musielak |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2022] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (228 pages) |
| Disciplina | 510.92 |
| Collana | History of physics |
| Soggetto topico | Celestial mechanics |
| ISBN |
9783031123221
9783031123214 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Did you know? -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Author's Notes -- Prelude -- Euler's Contributions to Celestial Mechanics -- Planetary Perturbations -- Lunar Theories -- Three-Body Problem -- Contents -- List of Figures -- 1 Euler Study of Newtonian and Cartesian Physics -- The Birth and Nurturing of Genius -- Cartesian and Newtonian Natural Philosophy -- A Young Scholar Earns Recognition -- References -- 2 Euler's Grand Tour -- Saint Petersburg: Russian Bright Star -- Seeds for Euler Initiation into the Analysis of the Universe -- References -- 3 Introducing Analysis to Celestial Mechanics -- Euler at the St. Petersburg Observatory -- Euler Stellar Triangle -- Euler's Mechanica, First Newtonian Physics in Analytical Form -- Analysis of Planetary Motion -- Euler's Solution of Kepler's Problem -- First Prize from the French Academy of Sciences -- References -- 4 A Theory of Tides -- French Academy Prize Competition for a Theory of Tides -- Universal Gravitation Law -- Euler's Theory of Tides -- Elementary Analysis of Tides -- Leaving St. Petersburg -- A New Beginning in the Prussian Kingdom -- References -- 5 Theories of Motion in the Solar System -- The Berlin Observatory -- Euler's First Astronomy Book Based on Analytical Principles -- Euler Lunar Tables -- Solar Eclipse in July 1748 -- Lunar Eclipse in August 1748 -- Research on the Motion of Celestial Bodies-Newtonian Second Law Equation -- Precession of the Equinoxes -- The Great Inequality That Links the Orbital Motions of Jupiter and Saturn -- Lunar Theory and Newton's Inverse Square Law -- St. Petersburg Academy First Astronomy Competition in 1751 -- Euler Second Lunar Theory (1751) -- Euler and the Variation of the Moon -- An Intriguing Little Mystery-A Riddle from the Father? -- Life in the Prussian Kingdom -- Adieu Berlin -- References.
6 Motion of Comets and Comet Tail Theory -- Comets as Objects in the Solar System -- The Comet of 1742 -- The Great Comet of 1744 -- Anonymous Lectures on Comets -- Prediction of Halley's Comet Return in 1758 -- The Great Comet of 1769 -- Euler's Theory of Comet Tail Formation -- Lexell and the Mysterious Comet -- What Is Known About Comets -- Comets and Their Place in Contemporary Space Exploration -- References -- 7 The Three-Body Problem and Lunar Theories -- Equations of Motion for the Three-Body System -- Euler's Three-Body Problem of Two Gravitational Centers (E. 337) -- Euler's Three-Body Problem in Collinear Configuration (E. 400) -- Euler's Last Moon Theory -- Aiming to Perfect the Lunar Theory: Prize Competition in 1770 -- To Perfect the Lunar Theory: Last Prize Competition -- Equilibrium Points of a Restricted Three-Body System -- References -- 8 Euler's Legacy to Astronautics -- The Personal Challenges -- St. Petersburg Fire, Vision and Family Loss -- The Triumphs -- Last Works Related to Celestial Mechanics -- Prizes from the French Academy -- To See Infinity -- Les Éloges -- The Scientific Legacy -- Euler Opera Omnia and Opera Postuma -- Astronomia Mechanica -- Euler's Legacy for Engineering and Physics -- Euler's Legacy for Observational Astronomy -- Legacy to Astronautics and Space Exploration -- Euler: Blind Mathematician, Astronomer, Engineer and Astrophysicist -- References -- Appendix -- A.1 Prizes Related to Celestial Mechanics Awarded to Euler by the French Academy of Sciences -- A.2 Euler Timeline -- A.3 The Restricted Three-Body System -- Index. |
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Leonhard Euler and the Foundations of Celestial Mechanics / / by Dora Musielak
| Leonhard Euler and the Foundations of Celestial Mechanics / / by Dora Musielak |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (228 pages) |
| Disciplina | 510.92 |
| Collana | History of Physics |
| Soggetto topico |
Physics - History
Gravitation Physicists Astronomers Outer space - Exploration Astronautics Mechanics Mathematical analysis History of Physics and Astronomy Newtonian Physics Biographies of Physicists and Astronomers Space Exploration and Astronautics Classical Mechanics Analysis |
| ISBN |
9783031123221
9783031123214 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Stella Nova: Euler’s Study of Newtonian and Cartesian Physics -- Euler’s Grand Tour -- Watching the Northern Light: Basic Analysis of Celestial Mechanics -- Rhythms of the Sea: A Theory of Tides -- Beyond the Prussian Sky: Theories of Motion in the Solar System -- Cosmic Wanderers: Motion of Comets and Comet Tail Theory. |
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Scramjet propulsion : a practical introduction / / Dora Musielak
| Scramjet propulsion : a practical introduction / / Dora Musielak |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , [2023] |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (515 pages) |
| Disciplina | 343.730975 |
| Collana | Aerospace |
| Soggetto topico |
Airplanes - Jet propulsion
Airplanes - Scramjet engines |
| ISBN |
1-119-64064-4
1-119-64059-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910678295803321 |
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| Hoboken, New Jersey : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , [2023] | ||
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Scramjet Propulsion : A Practical Introduction
| Scramjet Propulsion : A Practical Introduction |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (515 pages) |
| Collana | Aerospace Ser. |
| ISBN |
1-119-64064-4
1-119-64059-8 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910632491903321 |
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| Newark : , : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, , 2022 | ||
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Sophie Germain [[electronic resource] ] : Revolutionary Mathematician / / by Dora Musielak
| Sophie Germain [[electronic resource] ] : Revolutionary Mathematician / / by Dora Musielak |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Edizione | [2nd ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XVII, 254 p. 54 illus., 7 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 510.9 |
| Collana | Springer Biographies |
| Soggetto topico |
Mathematics
History Physics Acoustics History of Mathematical Sciences History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics |
| ISBN | 3-030-38375-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Unforgettable Childhood -- Lessons from l’École Polytechnique -- Sophie’s Sublime Arithmetica -- Chladni and His Acoustic Experiments -- Euler and the Bernoullis -- Germain and Her Biharmonic Equation -- Experiments with Vibrating Plates -- Elasticity Theory After Germain -- Germain and Fermat’s Last Theorem -- Pensées de Germain -- Friends, Rivals, and Mentors -- List of Illustrations -- The Last Years -- Unanswered Questions -- Princess of Mathematics -- Germain-Gauss Correspondence -- A Bibliography on Sophie Germain -- Illustration Credits.-Index. |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 | ||
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Sophie Germain : Revolutionary Mathematician / / by Dora Musielak
| Sophie Germain : Revolutionary Mathematician / / by Dora Musielak |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Edizione | [2nd ed. 2020.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (XVII, 254 p. 54 illus., 7 illus. in color.) |
| Disciplina | 510.9 |
| Collana | Springer Biographies |
| Soggetto topico |
Mathematics
History Physics Acoustics History of Mathematical Sciences History and Philosophical Foundations of Physics |
| ISBN | 3-030-38375-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Unforgettable Childhood -- Lessons from l’École Polytechnique -- Sophie’s Sublime Arithmetica -- Chladni and His Acoustic Experiments -- Euler and the Bernoullis -- Germain and Her Biharmonic Equation -- Experiments with Vibrating Plates -- Elasticity Theory After Germain -- Germain and Fermat’s Last Theorem -- Pensées de Germain -- Friends, Rivals, and Mentors -- List of Illustrations -- The Last Years -- Unanswered Questions -- Princess of Mathematics -- Germain-Gauss Correspondence -- A Bibliography on Sophie Germain -- Illustration Credits.-Index. |
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| Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2020 | ||
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Sophie's diary [[electronic resource] /] / Dora Musielak
| Sophie's diary [[electronic resource] /] / Dora Musielak |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington, D.C., : Mathematical Association of America, c2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (292 p.) |
| Disciplina | 813/.6 |
| Collana | Spectrum series |
| Soggetto topico | Women mathematicians - France |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 1-61444-510-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910465201703321 |
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| Washington, D.C., : Mathematical Association of America, c2012 | ||
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Sophie's diary / / Dora Musielak [[electronic resource]]
| Sophie's diary / / Dora Musielak [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington : , : Mathematical Association of America, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (ix, 279 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 813/.6 |
| Collana | Spectrum series |
| Soggetto topico | Women mathematicians - France |
| ISBN | 1-61444-510-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910791743903321 |
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| Washington : , : Mathematical Association of America, , 2012 | ||
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Sophie's diary / / Dora Musielak [[electronic resource]]
| Sophie's diary / / Dora Musielak [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Musielak Dora |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Washington : , : Mathematical Association of America, , 2012 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (ix, 279 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 813/.6 |
| Collana | Spectrum series |
| Soggetto topico | Women mathematicians - France |
| ISBN | 1-61444-510-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910823189403321 |
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| Washington : , : Mathematical Association of America, , 2012 | ||
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