Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around suggestions for books on tensor calculus, particularly in the context of learning it for applications in General Relativity. Participants share their recommendations and inquire about the specific goals of learning tensor calculus.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- One participant asks what the purpose of learning tensor calculus is, seeking to understand the context of the inquiry.
- Another participant specifies that the goal is to learn tensor calculus for General Relativity.
- A suggestion is made to start with Landau & Lifshitz volume 2, highlighting its coverage of both General Relativity and essential tensor calculus in a concise manner, particularly focusing on Ricci calculus with holonomous bases.
- For those interested in more modern approaches, the same participant recommends Misner, Thorne, and Wheeler's book "Gravitation."
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not appear to reach a consensus on a single book recommendation, as different suggestions are made based on varying preferences for learning styles and approaches.
Contextual Notes
The discussion does not address the specific prerequisites for understanding tensor calculus or the varying levels of difficulty among the suggested texts.