Autorentext

D. E. Rutherford



Klappentext

Designed to familiarize undergraduates with the methods of vector algebra and vector calculus, this text offers both a clear view of the abstract theory as well as a concise survey of the theory's applications to various branches of pure and applied mathematics. A chapter on differential geometry introduces readers to the study of this subject by the methods of vector algebra. The next section explores the many aspects of the theory of mechanics adaptable to the use of vectors, and a full discussion of the vector operator "nabla" proceeds to a treatment of potential theory and Laplace's equation. This includes applications to the theories of gravitation, hydrodynamics, and electricity. A brief chapter on four-dimensional vectors concludes the text.



Inhalt

Preface
Vector Algebra
Differential Geometry
Applications to Mechanics
The Vector Operator
Potential Theory
Hydrodynamics
Laplace's Equation
Four-Dimensional Vectors
Bibliography
Index

Titel
Vector Methods Applied to Differential Geometry, Mechanics, and Potential Theory
EAN
0800759154531
ISBN
978-0-486-15453-4
Format
E-Book (epub)
Veröffentlichung
27.04.2012
Digitaler Kopierschutz
Adobe-DRM
Dateigrösse
7.73 MB
Anzahl Seiten
144
Jahr
2012
Untertitel
Englisch