D'Alembert versus Euler on the precession of the equinoxes and the mechanics of rigid bodies (Q1090320): Difference between revisions
From MaRDI portal
Changed an Item |
Set OpenAlex properties. |
||
| (One intermediate revision by one other user not shown) | |||
| Property / MaRDI profile type | |||
| Property / MaRDI profile type: MaRDI publication profile / rank | |||
Normal rank | |||
| Property / full work available at URL | |||
| Property / full work available at URL: https://doi.org/10.1007/bf00329902 / rank | |||
Normal rank | |||
| Property / OpenAlex ID | |||
| Property / OpenAlex ID: W1963622217 / rank | |||
Normal rank | |||
Latest revision as of 09:09, 30 July 2024
scientific article
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | D'Alembert versus Euler on the precession of the equinoxes and the mechanics of rigid bodies |
scientific article |
Statements
D'Alembert versus Euler on the precession of the equinoxes and the mechanics of rigid bodies (English)
0 references
1987
0 references
The precessional motion of rigid bodies possessing a bulge was explained mathematically by Euler and d'Alembert, after Newton's attempt to do it had turned out not to be rigorous at all. Euler's experiments on floating bodies inspired him to resolve rotational motions into components about mutually perpendicular axes. This knowledge gave him a clear insight into the problem. The author shows that Euler's influence on d'Alembert has so far remained without due acknowledgement.
0 references
precessional motion
0 references
