Herbert Goldstein (June 26, 1922 – January 12, 2005) was an American physicist and the author of the standard graduate textbook "Classical Mechanics", widely considered to be one of the best books on the subject. June 26 is the 177th day of the year (178th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 188 days remaining. ... 1922 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... January 12 is the 12th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2005(MMV) is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A physicist is a scientist trained in physics. ...
He was a founding member and served as president of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists. When he died he was a Professor Emeritus of Columbia University. Columbia University is a private university in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. ...
Goldstein, long recognized for his scholarship in classical mechanics and reactor shielding, was the author of the graduate textbook, Classical Mechanics.
Goldstein was a professor of nuclear science and engineering at the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science since 1961.
Goldstein also was a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers and was a founding member and president of the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists.
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