Chapter 4

Minimum Information About Tensors

M. Belevich

Abstract

Minimal necessary information about tensors is presented. Definition of a tensor of the 2nd rank is given, and components of a tensor with respect to some basis are considered. Algebraic and differential operations, allowing to build tensor expressions are discussed. Some special tensors are defined. Also the eigenvalue problem is studied.

Total Pages: 53-62 (10)

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