Vectors And Tensors In Engineering And Physics: Second Edition (Hardcover)

~ (Author), Donald Danielson (Author)

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Product Description

Develops the calculus of tensor fields and uses this mathematics to model the physical world. The new edition includes expanded derivations and solutions, and new applications. Contains many illustrations and solved examples and problems. DLC: Calculus of tensors.

About the Author

D. A. Danielson received a B.S. degree in mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the M.S./Ph.D. degrees in applied mathematics from Harvard University. He has been a professor at the University of Virginia and the University of California, and is currently at the Naval Postgraduate School. His research interests include buckling/vibration of structures, waves, and orbits of satellites.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Westview Press; 2 Sub edition (November 19, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0201442108
• ISBN-13: 978-0201442106
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,000,081 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent introductory book on tensors, December 10, 2000

By	"wzz72" (Singapore) - See all my reviews

I've not come across another book that introduces tensors successfully to non-mathematics graduates. It would not be easy to appreciate and comprehend every part of the book as it covers a wide range of physics & engineering applications. (not many of us are experts in all fields) However, the book is an excellent platform to start learning about tensors, after which one can go on to read the classics on tensors. I'd recommend the book to any senior or graduate engineering student (physics and maths students might find the book "less challenging").

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Vectors and tensors in engineering and physics, April 1, 2000

By	Gonzalo Torroba (La Pampa, Argentina) - See all my reviews

It's a good-level book in tensors' algebra and calculus. Besides, physical examples help you better understand the mathematical concepts. On the other hand, I think it does not have enough applications about vector calculus (Frenet formulas, scalar potentials, Maxwell equations...).I would have also preffered it to contain more about general tensor theory: pseudotensors, curvilineal coordinates, and also about Riemann spaces. Despite this, it's an excellent book where you can see mathematics aplied to science; this is the important thing for physicist and engineers