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Vector and Tensor Analysis with Applications (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics)
It is a good book I like the first two chapters, its is very useful two understand the basics idea if tensors.
IW
18 April 2010
Finally -- a clear explanation of tensors
I was first exposed to tensors in college, and the experience was so unpleasant and bewildering that I switched to quantum mechanics.
IE
16 November 2009
tensor concepts explained clearly
I must agree with the other reviewer, this is a excellent book if you want to have clear ideas about the most basic tensor concepts.
IZ
3 November 2002
Must Dig to Find Errors
While using this to study vector and tensor calculus, I worked through the concepts being presented and also found a number of errors.
NK
28 March 2000
Dated, but well-written and complete
This book is a translation from the Russian of a regarded text written in the 1960's.
SQ
13 January 1999
A clear development of vector and tensor concepts.
I have a solid foundation in vector analysis, but never felt comfortable with tensors and generalized coordinates, yet these are necessary for much of modern physics.
Vector and Tensor Analysis with Applications (Dover Books on MaTHEMA 1.4tics) Review
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I read the book and I used it in my class.
It is a good book I like the first two chapters, its is very useful two understand the basics idea if tensors.
Finally -- a clear explanation of tensors
I was first exposed to tensors in college, and the experience was so unpleasant and bewildering that I switched to quantum mechanics.
tensor concepts explained clearly
I must agree with the other reviewer, this is a excellent book if you want to have clear ideas about the most basic tensor concepts.
Must Dig to Find Errors
While using this to study vector and tensor calculus, I worked through the concepts being presented and also found a number of errors.
Dated, but well-written and complete
This book is a translation from the Russian of a regarded text written in the 1960's.
A clear development of vector and tensor concepts.
I have a solid foundation in vector analysis, but never felt comfortable with tensors and generalized coordinates, yet these are necessary for much of modern physics.