Books on Tensor Algebra: Good Reading Material Sources

[Noblee]

Does anyone know any good reading material on Tensor Algebra? Cannot seem to find good book about it.

Thanks

Also, I apologise if I post this in the wrong section.

 

[Rasalhague]

Here's a good starting point:

Bowen & Wang: Introduction to Vectors and Tensors, Vol I, Vol II.

It doesn't really assume any background, so you can jump in wherever you feel comfortable.

I also like Bishop & Goldberg: Tensor Analysis on Manifolds. The blurb says, "A student with a background of advanced calculus and elementary differential equations could readily undertake the study of this book."

 

[Noblee]

Thanks, "Tensor Analysis on Manifolds" seems to explain it in a good manner. If I got the general picture correctly, it abstracts the concept of vectors in a similar manner as vectors abstracts the concept of scalars, which in all fairness makes a lot of sense.

 

[genericusrnme]

Here's a good starting point:

Bowen & Wang: Introduction to Vectors and Tensors, Vol I, Vol II.

It doesn't really assume any background, so you can jump in wherever you feel comfortable.

I also like Bishop & Goldberg: Tensor Analysis on Manifolds. The blurb says, "A student with a background of advanced calculus and elementary differential equations could readily undertake the study of this book."

Two textbooks that are free!?
And one that's under £10?

My god