Tensors: The Mathematics of Relativity Theory and Continuum Mechanics

by Anadijiban Das and Gaur Gopal Das

Book Overview

Here is a modern introduction to the theory of tensor algebra and tensor analysis. It discusses tensor algebra and introduces differential manifold. Coverage also details tensor analysis, differential forms, connection forms, and curvature tensor. In addition, the book investigates Riemannian and pseudo-Riemannian manifolds in great detail. Throughout, examples and problems are furnished from the theory of relativity and continuum mechanics.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387694684
• ISBN13: 9780387694689
• Release Date: September 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 290 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"