Emmy Noether's Wonderful Theorem

Download or read book Emmy Noether's Wonderful Theorem written by Dwight E. Neuenschwander and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2017-04 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Dwight E. Neuenschwander's introduction to the theorem's genesis, applications, and consequences artfully unpacks its universal importance and unsurpassed elegance. Drawing from over thirty years of teaching the subject, Neuenschwander uses mechanics, optics, geometry, and field theory to point the way to a deep understanding of Noether's Theorem. The three sections provide a step-by-step, simple approach to the less-complex concepts surrounding the theorem, in turn instilling the knowledge and confidence needed to grasp the full wonder it encompasses. Illustrations and worked examples throughout each chapter serve as signposts on the way to this apex of physics."--Publisher's description.