Tensor Calculus: a Concise Course by Barry Spain (English) Paperback Book

Description: Tensor Calculus: a Concise Course by Barry Spain, A. Schild This unabridged reprint of Tensor calculus, 3rd ed. originally published by Oliver and Boyd in 1960, investigates relations that remain valid when changed from one coordinate system to any other, and illustrates the utility of the tensor technique through applications in differential geometry, elas FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description ""This book will prove to be a good introduction, both for the physicist who wishes to make applications and for the mathematician who prefers to have a short survey before taking up one of the more voluminous textbooks on differential geometry."" - MathSciNet (Mathematical Reviews on the Web), American Mathematical SocietyA compact exposition of the fundamental results in the theory of tensors, this text also illustrates the power of the tensor technique by its applications to differential geometry, elasticity, and relativity. The first five chapters--comprising tensor algebra, the line element, covariant differentiation, geodesics and parallelism, and curvature tensor--develop their subjects without undue rigor. The final three chapters function independently of each other and cover Euclidean three-dimensional differential geometry, Cartesian tensors and elasticity, and the theory of relativity. Both special and general theories of relativity are reviewed, with introductory material for readers unfamiliar with the concepts. Table of Contents 1. Tensor Algebra 2. The Line Element 3. Covariant Differentiation 4. Geodesics-Parallelism 5. Curvature Tensor 6. Euclidean Three-Dimensional Differential Geometry 7. Cartesian Tensors-Elasticity 8. Theory of Relativity Bibliography. Index. Review "This book will prove to be a good introduction, both for the physicist who wishes to make applications and for the mathematician who prefers to have a short survey before taking up one of the more voluminous textbooks on differential geometry." Long Description A compact exposition of the theory of tensors, this text also illustrates the power of the tensor technique by its applications to differential geometry, elasticity, and relativity. Explores tensor algebra, the line element, covariant differentiation, geodesics and parallelism, and curvature tensor. Also covers Euclidean 3-dimensional differential geometry, Cartesian tensors and elasticity, and the theory of relativity. 1960 edition. Details ISBN0486428311 Author A. Schild Language English ISBN-10 0486428311 ISBN-13 9780486428314 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 515.63 Year 2003 Imprint Dover Publications Inc. Subtitle A Concise Course Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Short Title TENSOR CALCULUS Illustrations black & white illustrations Edition 3rd DOI 10.1604/9780486428314 UK Release Date 2003-04-07 AU Release Date 2003-04-07 NZ Release Date 2003-04-07 US Release Date 2003-04-07 Pages 133 Publisher Dover Publications Inc. Publication Date 2003-04-07 Audience General Series Dover Books on Mathema 1.4tics We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78175996;

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