Tensors For Physics
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Tensors For Physics
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Author : Siegfried Hess
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2015-04-25
Tensors For Physics written by Siegfried Hess and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-25 with Science categories.
This book presents the science of tensors in a didactic way. The various types and ranks of tensors and the physical basis is presented. Cartesian Tensors are needed for the description of directional phenomena in many branches of physics and for the characterization the anisotropy of material properties. The first sections of the book provide an introduction to the vector and tensor algebra and analysis, with applications to physics, at undergraduate level. Second rank tensors, in particular their symmetries, are discussed in detail. Differentiation and integration of fields, including generalizations of the Stokes law and the Gauss theorem, are treated. The physics relevant for the applications in mechanics, quantum mechanics, electrodynamics and hydrodynamics is presented. The second part of the book is devoted to tensors of any rank, at graduate level. Special topics are irreducible, i.e. symmetric traceless tensors, isotropic tensors, multipole potential tensors, spin tensors, integration and spin-trace formulas, coupling of irreducible tensors, rotation of tensors. Constitutive laws for optical, elastic and viscous properties of anisotropic media are dealt with. The anisotropic media include crystals, liquid crystals and isotropic fluids, rendered anisotropic by external orienting fields. The dynamics of tensors deals with phenomena of current research. In the last section, the 3D Maxwell equations are reformulated in their 4D version, in accord with special relativity.
Tensor Calculus For Physics
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Author : Dwight E. Neuenschwander
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2015
Tensor Calculus For Physics written by Dwight E. Neuenschwander and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015 with Mathematics categories.
It is an ideal companion for courses such as mathematical methods of physics, classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, and relativity.--Gary White, editor of The Physics Teacher "American Journal of Physics"
Matrices And Tensors In Physics
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Author : A. W. Joshi
language : en
Publisher: New Age International
Release Date : 1995
Matrices And Tensors In Physics written by A. W. Joshi and has been published by New Age International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Mathematics categories.
The First Part Of This Book Begins With An Introduction To Matrices Through Linear Transformations On Vector Spaces, Followed By A Discussion On The Algebra Of Matrices, Special Matrices, Linear Equations, The Eigenvalue Problem, Bilinear And Quadratic Forms, Kronecker Sum And Product Of Matrices. Other Matrices Which Occur In Physics, Such As The Rotation Matrix, Pauli Spin Matrices And Dirac Matrices, Are Then Presented. A Brief Account Of Infinite Matrices From The Point Of View Of Matrix Formulation Of Quantum Mechanics Is Also Included. The Emphasis In This Part Is On Linear Dependence And Independence Of Vectors And Matrices, Linear Combinations, Independent Parameters Of Various Special Matrices And Such Other Concepts As Help The Student In Obtaining A Clear Understanding Of The Subject. A Simplified Proof Of The Theorem That A Common Set Of Eigenvectors Can Be Found For Two Commuting Matrices Is Given. The Second Part Deals With Cartesian And General Tensors. Many Physical Situations Are Discussed Which Require The Use Of Second And Higher Rank Tensors, Such As Effective Mass Tensor, Moment Of Inertia Tensor, Stress, Strain And Elastic Constants, Piezoelectric Strain Coefficient Tensor, Etc. Einsteins Summation Convention Is Explained In Detail And Common Errors Arising In Its Use Are Pointed Out. Rules For Checking The Correctness Of Tensor Equations Are Given. This Is Followed By Four-Vectors In Special Relativity And Covarient Formulation Of Electrodynamics. This Part Comes To An End With The Concept Of Parallel Displacement Of Vectors In Riemannian Space And Covariant Derivative Of Tensors, Leading To The Curvature Tensors And Its Properties.Appendix I Has Expanded And Two New Appendices Have Been Added In This Edition.
Tensors And Manifolds
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Author : Robert Wasserman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 2004
Tensors And Manifolds written by Robert Wasserman and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Language Arts & Disciplines categories.
This book sets forth the basic principles of tensors and manifolds and describes how the mathematics underlies elegant geometrical models of classical mechanics, relativity and elementary particle physics.
An Introduction To Tensors And Group Theory For Physicists
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Author : Nadir Jeevanjee
language : en
Publisher: Birkhäuser
Release Date : 2015-03-11
An Introduction To Tensors And Group Theory For Physicists written by Nadir Jeevanjee and has been published by Birkhäuser this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-11 with Science categories.
The second edition of this highly praised textbook provides an introduction to tensors, group theory, and their applications in classical and quantum physics. Both intuitive and rigorous, it aims to demystify tensors by giving the slightly more abstract but conceptually much clearer definition found in the math literature, and then connects this formulation to the component formalism of physics calculations. New pedagogical features, such as new illustrations, tables, and boxed sections, as well as additional “invitation” sections that provide accessible introductions to new material, offer increased visual engagement, clarity, and motivation for students. Part I begins with linear algebraic foundations, follows with the modern component-free definition of tensors, and concludes with applications to physics through the use of tensor products. Part II introduces group theory, including abstract groups and Lie groups and their associated Lie algebras, then intertwines this material with that of Part I by introducing representation theory. Examples and exercises are provided in each chapter for good practice in applying the presented material and techniques. Prerequisites for this text include the standard lower-division mathematics and physics courses, though extensive references are provided for the motivated student who has not yet had these. Advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in physics and applied mathematics will find this textbook to be a clear, concise, and engaging introduction to tensors and groups. Reviews of the First Edition “[P]hysicist Nadir Jeevanjee has produced a masterly book that will help other physicists understand those subjects [tensors and groups] as mathematicians understand them... From the first pages, Jeevanjee shows amazing skill in finding fresh, compelling words to bring forward the insight that animates the modern mathematical view...[W]ith compelling force and clarity, he provides many carefully worked-out examples and well-chosen specific problems... Jeevanjee’s clear and forceful writing presents familiar cases with a freshness that will draw in and reassure even a fearful student. [This] is a masterpiece of exposition and explanation that would win credit for even a seasoned author.” —Physics Today "Jeevanjee’s [text] is a valuable piece of work on several counts, including its express pedagogical service rendered to fledgling physicists and the fact that it does indeed give pure mathematicians a way to come to terms with what physicists are saying with the same words we use, but with an ostensibly different meaning. The book is very easy to read, very user-friendly, full of examples...and exercises, and will do the job the author wants it to do with style.” —MAA Reviews
Matrices And Tensors In Physics
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Matrices And Tensors In Physics written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with categories.
Tensor Analysis For Physicists
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Author : Jan Arnoldus Schouten
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 1989-01-01
Tensor Analysis For Physicists written by Jan Arnoldus Schouten and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989-01-01 with Science categories.
This rigorous and advanced mathematical explanation of classic tensor analysis was written by one of the founders of tensor calculus. Its concise exposition of the mathematical basis of the discipline is integrated with well-chosen physical examples of the theory, including those involving elasticity, classical dynamics, relativity, and Dirac's matrix calculus. 1954 edition.
Vectors And Tensors In Engineering And Physics
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Author : Donald Danielson
language : en
Publisher: Westview Press
Release Date : 2003-01-29
Vectors And Tensors In Engineering And Physics written by Donald Danielson and has been published by Westview Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-29 with Science categories.
Vectors and Tensors in Engineering and Physics develops the calculus of tensor fields and uses this mathematics to model the physical world. This new edition includes expanded derivations and solutions, and new applications. The book provides equations for predicting: the rotations of gyroscopes and other axisymmetric solids, derived from Euler's equations for the motion of rigid bodies; the temperature decays in quenched forgings, derived from the heat equation; the deformed shapes of twisted rods and bent beams, derived from the Navier equations of elasticity; the flow fields in cylindrical pipes, derived from the Navier-Stokes equations of fluid mechanics; the trajectories of celestial objects, derived from both Newton's and Einstein's theories of gravitation; the electromagnetic fields of stationary and moving charged particles, derived from Maxwell's equations; the stress in the skin when it is stretched, derived from the mechanics of curved membranes; the effects of motion and gravitation upon the times of clocks, derived from the special and general theories of relativity. The book also features over 100 illustrations, complete solutions to over 400 examples and problems, Cartesian components, general components, and components-free notations, lists of notations used by other authors, boxes to highlight key equations, historical notes, and an extensive bibliography.
An Introduction To Tensors For Students Of Physics And Engineering
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Author : National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2018-05-29
An Introduction To Tensors For Students Of Physics And Engineering written by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-29 with categories.
Tensor analysis is the type of subject that can make even the best of students shudder. My own post-graduate instructor in the subject took away much of the fear by speaking of an implicit rhythm in the peculiar notation traditionally used, and helped us to see how this rhythm plays its way throughout the various formalisms. Prior to taking that class, I had spent many years "playing" on my own with tensors. I found the going to be tremendously difficult but was able, over time, to back out some physical and geometrical considerations that helped to make the subject a little more transparent. Today, it is sometimes hard not to think in terms of tensors and their associated concepts. This article, prompted and greatly enhanced by Marlos Jacob, whom I've met only by e-mail, is an attempt to record those early notions concerning tensors. It is intended to serve as a bridge from the point where most undergraduate students "leave off" in their studies of mathematics to the place where most texts on tensor analysis begin. A basic knowledge of vectors, matrices, and physics is assumed. A semi-intuitive approach to those notions underlying tensor analysis is given via scalars, vectors, dyads, triads, and higher vector products. The reader must be prepared to do some mathematics and to think. For those students who wish to go beyond this humble start, I can only recommend my professor's wisdom: find the rhythm in the mathematics and you will fare pretty well.Kolecki, Joseph C.Glenn Research CenterSTUDENTS; TENSOR ANALYSIS; PHYSICS; ANALYSIS (MATHEMATICS); ENGINEERING; SCALARS; MATRICES (MATHEMATICS); COVARIANCE; VECTORS (MATHEMATICS); COORDINATES; MAGNETIC PERMEABILITY
An Introduction To Tensor Calculus
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Author : Derek F. Lawden
language : en
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Release Date : 2012-03-07
An Introduction To Tensor Calculus written by Derek F. Lawden and has been published by Courier Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-07 with Science categories.
This elementary introduction pays special attention to aspects of tensor calculus and relativity that students tend to find most difficult. Its use of relatively unsophisticated mathematics in the early chapters allows readers to develop their confidence within the framework of Cartesian coordinates before undertaking the theory of tensors in curved spaces and its application to general relativity theory. Topics include the special principle of relativity and Lorentz transformations; orthogonal transformations and Cartesian tensors; special relativity mechanics and electrodynamics; general tensor calculus and Riemannian space; and the general theory of relativity, including a focus on black holes and gravitational waves. The text concludes with a chapter offering a sound background in applying the principles of general relativity to cosmology. Numerous exercises advance the theoretical developments of the main text, thus enhancing this volume’s appeal to students of applied mathematics and physics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Preface. List of Constants. References. Bibliography.