Schaum's Outline of Tensor Calculus (Schaum's) (Paperback)

by David Kay (Author) "A study of tensor calculus requires a certain amount of background material that may seem unimportant in itself, but without which one could not proceed..." (more)
Key Phrases: barred coordinate system, affine tensor, axr axs, Quotient Theorem, Solved Problems, Supplementary Problems (more...)

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This lucid introduction for undergraduates and graduates proves fundamental for pactitioners of theoretical physics and certain areas of engineering, like aerodynamics and fluid mechanics, and exteremely valuable for mathematicians. This study guide teaches all the basics and efective problem-solving skills too.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill (April 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070334846
• ISBN-13: 978-0070334847
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #60,840 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Place To Start, January 5, 2001

By	"gsibbery" (Baton Rouge, LA) - See all my reviews

This is probably the clearest ontoduction to tensor analysis that is currently on the market. It makes a quite difficult and messy subject seem pretty straightforward. It's best to know your vector calc in and out before attempting this book, but it's a godsend compared to some of the other texts out on the market today. A great guide for engineering and physics students and the price can't be beat.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm Rating this A THOUSAND STARS, July 12, 2002

By	"bigfoot_12" (Chicago, IL, USA) - See all my reviews

This Study Guide functions properly. If right now, you are reading the title "Tensor Calculus" and wish you understood it someday. But have absolutely no idea what a tesnor of rank zero is. GET THIS BOOK

My main goal was to understand General Relativity. But as you know, the mathematics of General Relativity is nothing but Tensor Calculus. I was particularly intrigued by the mysteries of the Riemann Curvature Tensor. The key to General Relativity. As soon as I purchased this book, I started studying Chapter 8, the "Riemannian Curvature" not knowing anything about the previous chapters. Hopeless I eventually turned to chapter 1 and gradually climed up the ladder. Then came my Golden Times in Tensor Calculus. I cracked the mysteries of the Riemann Curvature Tensor and at last I turned to General Relativity. I'm currently studying black holes thanks to this book.

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, But Hard As A Rabid Gorilla, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

Tensors are a booger to learn, even with a great guide like this. It's just hard. But this is the best guide available. More completely worked out problems would be nice. A very very solid grounding in vector analysis and linear algebra is required before tackling this book, however.