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Geometrical vectors

By Gabriel Weinreich

Book information

Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Year
1998
ISBN
0226890481, 9780226890487, 0226890473
LCC
QC20.7.V4 W45 1998
Open Library ID
OL702837M
Language
english
Format
DJVU
Filesize
1 MB (1198669 bytes)
Series
Chicago lectures in physics series
Edition
1
Pages
126\126
Library
Kolxo3
DPI
600
Scanned
yes
Time added
2009-07-20 03:45:11

Description

Every advanced undergraduate and graduate student of physics must master the concepts of vectors and vector analysis. Yet most books cover this topic by merely repeating the introductory-level treatment based on a limited algebraic or analytic view of the subject. Geometrical Vectors introduces a more sophisticated approach, which not only brings together many loose ends of the traditional treatment, but also leads directly into the practical use of vectors in general curvilinear coordinates by carefully separating those relationships which are topologically invariant from those which are not. Based on the essentially geometric nature of the subject, this approach builds consistently on students' prior knowledge and geometrical intuition. Written in an informal and personal style, Geometrical Vectors provides a handy guide for any student of vector analysis. Clear, carefully constructed line drawings illustrate key points in the text, and problem sets as well as physical examples are provided.

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