The non-linear field theories of mechanics: by C. Truesdell and W. Noll, Handbuch der Physik, Vol. III/3, edited by S. Flügge. 602 pages, 614 × 934 × 91 in. New York, Springer-Verlag, 1965. Price, $50.00 (approx.); DM 198
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- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 1966
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 255 KB
- Volume
- 282
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0016-0032
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✦ Synopsis
sidered in "Theory of the Giant Dipole Resonance" (W. Brenig). Rather far afield from these topics is the paper "Hydromagnetic Equilibrium and Stability" (S. M. Greene and J. L. Johnson). In view of the reputation of the authors it is no surprise that these articles are important contributions.
The article on the Optical Model gives a full account of the many body aspects of scattering. The wide applicability of the method is indicated by the many references to atomic and nuclear problems. Mittleman's very clear expos~ also illustrates this point. Baker's article applies the Pad~ procedure to many fields from Regge poles to the Ising Model. Brenig's excellent article makes much use of the sum rules which originated in atomic physics and now are the fashion in high energy physics.
The requirements of clarity are not met with equal success. For the most part these articles are for the expert not for the beginner. A more expansive treatment of fewer points is perhaps indicated. However, it is a very good and auspicious beginning.