A good book for tensor notation....

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The discussion centers on the need for learning tensor notation to grasp classical field theory and electrodynamics in a Master's program in physics. Key recommendations for introductory books include "Landau-Lifshitz Volume II," which is highlighted as an excellent resource for understanding fundamental classical electrodynamics and general relativity. Other suggested modern texts are provided through Amazon links, along with a quick introduction to tensor analysis by Sharipov available on Arxiv. Participants express appreciation for the relevance of these resources, indicating their usefulness in mastering the necessary mathematical tools for these advanced physics topics.
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I am doing my M.sc in physics.. In my course I have classical field theory and electrodynamics... I need to learn tensor notations to understand the above subjects...
Please tell me about some good introductory books to learn tensor notation to handle things in electrodynamics and classical field theory...
 
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What do you mean by "tensor notation". If it's the "index gymnastics" of the Ricci calculus, you can take, e.g., Landau-Lifshitz vol. II (covers fundamental classical electrodynamics and general relativity). IMHO it's the best intro textbook for these topics.
 
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