Introduction to Vector and Tensor Analysis (Dover Books on Mathematics)

Robert C. Wrede

ISBN 10: 048661879X / ISBN 13: 9780486618791

Published by Dover Publications Inc., 1972

About this Item

Dover eprint of book first published in 1963.xii, 418pp, adverts. near fine clean condition with vg illustrated card. From the Library of the Professor of Mathematics Boh Hrees and has a few of his notes (corrections?)to early pages and his impress mark to ffep.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Vector and Tensor Analysis (Dover Books on Mathematics)
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication Date: 1972
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048661879X
• ISBN 13: 9780486618791
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

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Synopsis

A broad introductory treatment, this volume examines general Cartesian coordinates, the cross product, Einstein's special theory of relativity, bases in general coordinate systems, maxima and minima of functions of two variables, line integrals, integral theorems, fundamental notions in n-space, Riemannian geometry, algebraic properties of the curvature tensor, and more. 1963 edition.

Synopsis

Text for advanced undergraduate and graduate students covers the algebra, differentiation, and integration of vectors, and the algebra and analysis of tensors, with emphasis on transformation theory.