Paul C. Matthews: Vector Calculus

Cover: 9783540761808 | Vector Calculus | Paul C. Matthews | Taschenbuch | Englisch | Springer

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Beschreibung

Vector calculus is the fundamental language of mathematical physics. It pro vides a way to describe physical quantities in three-dimensional space and the way in which these quantities vary. Many topics in the physical sciences can be analysed mathematically using the techniques of vector calculus. These top ics include fluid dynamics, solid mechanics and electromagnetism, all of which involve a description of vector and scalar quantities in three dimensions. This book assumes no previous knowledge of vectors. However, it is assumed that the reader has a knowledge of basic calculus, including differentiation, integration and partial differentiation. Some knowledge of linear algebra is also required, particularly the concepts of matrices and determinants. The book is designed to be self-contained, so that it is suitable for a pro gramme of individual study. Each of the eight chapters introduces a new topic, and to facilitate understanding of the material, frequent reference is made to physical applications. The physical nature of the subject is clarified with over sixty diagrams, which provide an important aid to the comprehension of the new concepts. Following the introduction of each new topic, worked examples are provided. It is essential that these are studied carefully, so that a full un derstanding is developed before moving ahead. Like much of mathematics, each section of the book is built on the foundations laid in the earlier sections and chapters.

Zusammenfassung

Vector calculus is the foundation stone on which a vast amount of
mathematical physics is based (for example, fluid dynamics, solid
mechanics and general relativity all involve a description of vector and
scalar quantities in three dimensions) so it is important that students
have a thorough grasp of it before moving on to more advanced areas of
mathematics. Most books are aimed at engineering applications: this book
focuses on the underlying mathematical structure of the subject and is
aimed at first and second year undergraduate mathematic students.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Vector Algebra.- 1.1 Vectors and scalars.- 1.2 Dot product.- 1.3 Cross product.- 1.4 Scalar triple product.- 1.5 Vector triple product.- 1.6 Scalar fields and vector fields.- 2. Line, Surface and Volume Integrals.- 2.1 Applications and methods of integration.- 2.2 Line integrals.- 2.3 Surface integrals.- 2.4 Volume integrals.- 3. Gradient, Divergence and Curl.- 3.1 Partial differentiation and Taylor series.- 3.2 Gradient of a scalar field.- 3.3 Divergence of a vector field.- 3.4 Curl of a vector field.- 4. Suffix Notation and its Applications.- 4.1 Introduction to suffix notation.- 4.2 The Kronecker delta ?ij.- 4.3 The alternating tensor ?ijk.- 4.4 Relation between ?ijk and ?ij.- 4.5 Grad, div and curl in suffix notation.- 4.6 Combinations of grad, div and curl.- 4.7 Grad, div and curl applied to products of functions.- 5. Integral Theorems.- 5.1 Divergence theorem.- 5.2 Stokes's theorem.- 6. Curvilinear Coordinates.- 6.1 Orthogonal curvilinear coordinates.- 6.2 Grad, div and curl in orthogonal curvilinear coordinate systems.- 6.3 Cylindrical polar coordinates.- 6.4 Spherical polar coordinates.- 7. Cartesian Tensors.- 7.1 Coordinate transformations.- 7.2 Vectors and scalars.- 7.3 Tensors.- 7.4 Physical examples of tensors.- 8. Applications of Vector Calculus.- 8.1 Heat transfer.- 8.2 Electromagnetism.- 8.3 Continuum mechanics and the stress tensor.- 8.4 Solid mechanics.- 8.5 Fluid mechanics.- Solutions.

Erscheinungsjahr:	1998
Fachbereich:	Analysis
Genre:	Mathematik
Rubrik:	Naturwissenschaften & Technik
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Reihe:	Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series
Inhalt:	x 182 S. 1 s/w Illustr. 182 p. 1 illus.
ISBN-13:	9783540761808
ISBN-10:	3540761802
Sprache:	Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage:	Paperback
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Matthews, Paul C.
Hersteller:	Springer London Springer-Verlag GmbH Springer Berlin Heidelberg Springer Undergraduate Mathematics Series
Maße:	235 x 178 x 11 mm
Von/Mit:	Paul C. Matthews
Erscheinungsdatum:	14.01.1998
Gewicht:	0,352 kg

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