I don't know if this will start a revolution, but Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics attempts to address the problem of notation in physics. Th

I don't know if this will start a revolution, but Structure and Interpretation of Classical Mechanics attempts to address the problem of notation in physics. The preface walks through the classical notation for the Lagrange equations and points out how inadequate that notation is. The whole book essentially makes the case that a functional notation that can be implemented (in Scheme) is better for doing physics: http://mitpress.mit.edu/sites/default/files/titles/content/sicm/book-Z-H-4.html#%_toc_start http://mitpress.mit.edu/sites/default/files/titles/content/s...