Definition of the Lagrangian finite strain tensor

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The Lagrangian finite strain tensor is mathematically defined as E_{i,j}=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\partial x_k}{\partial X_i}\frac{\partial x_k}{\partial X_j}-\delta _{i,j}\right). This expression utilizes the Einstein summation convention, which implies that a summation over the index k is inherently understood. The discussion highlights the common confusion surrounding the use of indices in mechanics, emphasizing the importance of clarity in notation.

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The Lagrangian finite strain tensor is defined as:

E_{i,j}=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\partial x_k}{\partial X_i}\frac{\partial x_k}{\partial X_j}-\delta _{i,j}\right)

Is it in Einstein Notation so that there is a summation symbol missing, i.e. would it be the same thing if one wrote it as:

E_{i,j}=\frac{1}{2}\left(\sum _k \left(\frac{\partial x_k}{\partial X_i}\frac{\partial x_k}{\partial X_j}\right)-\delta _{i,j}\right)

It's that there is too many indices in mechanics, and it always gets me confused. Thanks a lot! :smile:
 
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Yes. this would involve use of the Einstein summation convention.
 

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