Program that writes tensor equations out

In summary, the person is looking for a program that can output fully summed index equations using the Einstein summation convention. They mention that some programming languages have features for iterating over arrays, but they have not seen any that can perform the desired expansion. They are informed that Maxima may be able to do this, but they are not familiar with it. The person thanks the other speaker and says they already use Maxima.
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JonnyMaddox
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Hi, I'm looking for a program that spits out fully summed index equations. For example [itex]T_{ii}[/itex] in, out comes [itex]T_{11}+T_{22}+...[/itex] and so on, with Einstein summation convention.
 
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Some programming languages have features to iterate over arrays. MATLAB is one example.

However I've not seen any that will do the expansion.

Why do you need this?
 
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1. What is a program that writes tensor equations out?

A program that writes tensor equations out is a software tool that helps scientists and researchers to easily generate and manipulate equations involving tensors. Tensors are mathematical objects that are used to represent physical quantities with directionality, such as velocity, stress, and strain.

2. How does a program that writes tensor equations out work?

A program that writes tensor equations out works by taking input from the user, such as the number of dimensions, variables, and operations, and then using algorithms and mathematical formulas to generate the corresponding tensor equations. Some programs may also offer additional features like graphing and visualization.

3. What are the benefits of using a program that writes tensor equations out?

Using a program that writes tensor equations out can save scientists and researchers a significant amount of time and effort in manually creating and manipulating equations. It also reduces the chances of human error and allows for more complex equations to be generated and solved.

4. Can a program that writes tensor equations out be used for any type of tensor?

Yes, most programs that write tensor equations out are designed to work with any type of tensor, including symmetric and antisymmetric tensors, as well as tensors with any number of dimensions.

5. Are there any limitations to using a program that writes tensor equations out?

While programs that write tensor equations out can handle complex equations, they may not be able to account for all possible variables and scenarios. It is still important for scientists and researchers to have a thorough understanding of tensor math and to double-check their results for accuracy.

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