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Record Nr.

UNINA9911022452503321

Autore

Cannas da Silva Ana

Titolo

Tensors for Scientists : A Mathematical Introduction / / by Ana Cannas da Silva, Özlem Imamoğlu, Alessandra Iozzi

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer Nature Switzerland : , : Imprint : Birkhäuser, , 2025

ISBN

3-031-94136-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2025.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (248 pages)

Collana

Compact Textbooks in Mathematics, , 2296-455X

Altri autori (Persone)

ImamoğluÖzlem

IozziAlessandra

Disciplina

512.5

Soggetti

Algebras, Linear

Mathematical physics

Mathematics

Linear Algebra

Mathematical Physics

Applications of Mathematics

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

- 1. Introduction -- 2. Review of Linear Algebra -- 3. Multilinear Forms -- 4. Inner Products -- 5. Tensors -- 6. Some Physical Tensors -- 7. Solutions to Exercises.

Sommario/riassunto

This textbook provides a compact introduction to tensors, which are physical or geometric entities that generalize vectors. Tensors are fundamental in engineering and physics, as they form the framework for formulating and solving problems across various disciplines. These include mechanics (inertia tensor, stress tensor, elasticity tensor), electrodynamics (electrical conductivity and resistivity tensors, electromagnetic tensor, magnetic susceptibility tensor), and general relativity (stress-energy tensor, curvature tensor). As such, tensors are integral to most engineering and physics curricula. The material is presented with a rigorous mathematical foundation while emphasizing practical applications. The numerous exercises, accompanied by detailed solutions, further enhance the book's pedagogical purpose and facilitate self-learning. The book can be used for undergraduate and graduate courses in material science, engineering, and physics,



providing a versatile resource for both teaching and studying.