Published 1977 | Version v1
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The Legendre transformation

Creators

  • 1. Max-Planck-Institut fuer Physik und Astrophysik, Muenchen (Germany, F.R.)

Description

A general geometric definition of the Legendre transformation is given and illustrated by examples from particle dynamics and thermostatics. The definition is based on concepts of symplectic geometry

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Ann. Inst. Henri Poincare, Sect. A
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
1
Series
Ann. Inst. Henri Poincare, Sect. A.
Journal Page Range
101-114

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
9392730
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
LEGENDRE POLYNOMIALS; SP GROUPS; TRANSFORMATIONS
Descriptors DEC
FUNCTIONS; LIE GROUPS; POLYNOMIALS; SYMMETRY GROUPS