Cartesian Tensors: An Introduction (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

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G. Temple

 
9780486439082: Cartesian Tensors: An Introduction (Dover Books on Mathematics)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0486439089 ISBN 13: 9780486439082
Publisher: Dover Publications, 2004

Synopsis

This undergraduate text provides an introduction to the theory of Cartesian tensors, defining tensors as multilinear functions of direction, and simplifying many theorems in a manner that lends unity to the subject. The author notes the importance of the analysis of the structure of tensors in terms of spectral sets of projection operators as part of the very substance of quantum theory. He therefore provides an elementary discussion of the subject, in addition to a view of isotropic tensors and spinor analysis within the confines of Euclidean space. The text concludes with an examination of tensors in orthogonal curvilinear coordinates. Numerous examples illustrate the general theory and indicate certain extensions and applications. 1960 edition.

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Publisher
Dover Publications
Publication date
2004
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0486439089
ISBN 13 
9780486439082
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
112

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