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Vectors and Tensors By Example Including Cartesian Tensors Quaternions and Matlab Examples

by [Haskell, Richard E]

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If you have been confused by vectors, vector calculus, tensor analysis, or quaternions, this book is for you. Packed with examples, including Matlab examples, this book will show you: How to use Matlab to calculate dot and cross products, and solve linear equations;How to prove any vector identity using Cartesian tensors;How to derive the expressions for gradient, divergence, Laplacian, and curl in any curvilinear coordinate system;How to understand covariant and contravariant components of a vector;The meaning of Christoffel symbols in covariant differentiation;How to derive the curvature tensor;How quaternions can be used to describe vector rotations in 3-D space.

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  • CreateSpace Independent P Brand
  • Sep 25, 2015 Pub Date:
  • 9781515153115 ISBN-13:
  • 1515153118 ISBN-10:
  • 322.0 pages Paperback
  • English Language
  • 9 in * 0.73 in * 6 in Dimensions:
  • 1 lb Weight: