Tensor Analysis With Applications
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| Rating | : | 4.77 (604 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1905740867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 260 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Christoffel Symbols and Covariant Differentiation 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Christoffel Symbols 3.3 Transformation Law for Christoffel Symbols 3.4 Equation of a Geodesic 3.5 Affine Parameter 3.6 Geodesic Coordinate System 3.7 Covariant Differentiation, Covariant Derivatives of Contravariant and Covariant Vectors, Covariant Derivatives of Rank Two Tensors, Covariant Derivatives of Tensors of Higher Rank 3.8 Rules for Covariant Differentiation 3.9 Some Useful Formulas, Divergence of a Vector Field, Gradient of a Scalar and Laplacian, Curl of a Vector Field, Divergence of a Tensor Field 3.10 Intrinsic Derivative-Parallel Transport 3.11 Null Geodesics 3.12 Alternative Derivation of Equation of Geodesic, Exercises 4. It is self-contained and requires prior knowledge of elementary calculus, differential equations and classical mechanics. The
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We publish in a wide range of fields, including:- Biological Sciences Biotechnology Chemistry Engineering Material Science Microbiology Pure and Applied Physics Pure and Applied Mathem . About the Author Dept of Mathematics, Aligarh University, IndiaAnshan Publishers is a publisher of fine medical, scientific, and technical books. We find the best titles from our worldwide publishing partners and bring them to the global marketplace