Abstract
In these notes the term “gyro” is used to describe, quite generally, a rigid body that is performing rotatory (or spinning) motions. The term is therefore intended to cover both the “rigid bodies with a fixed point” of the classical theory of spinning bodies and the fast-spinning gyro wheels of gyroscope technology. However, unlike the frequent practice in the case of technical applications, the term “gyro” is not intended to describe either a rotor enclosed in a housing or, even less so, a complete instrument that contains a fast-spinning rotor.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Access this chapter
Tax calculation will be finalised at checkout
Purchases are for personal use only
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
Copyright information
© 1974 Springer-Verlag Wien
About this chapter
Cite this chapter
Magnus, K. (1974). Introductive Remarks. In: Gyrodynamics. International Centre for Mechanical Sciences, vol 53. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2878-7_1
Download citation
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-2878-7_1
Publisher Name: Springer, Vienna
Print ISBN: 978-3-211-81229-7
Online ISBN: 978-3-7091-2878-7
eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive