Differential Forms and Vector Calculus

[mindarson]

So about a hundred years ago there was a live (sort of) differential forms thread hosted by someone named Lethe that was really helpful but short-lived. There have been some other diffl forms threads, too, such as the one centered on Bachman's book, but they all seem to peter out without any actual lively discussion.

https://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-67268.html

https://www.physicsforums.com/archive/index.php/t-2953.html

I was just wondering if anyone out there would like to have a differential forms symposium again, particularly using them to approach vector calculus, e.g. Generalized Stokes Theorem, Maxwell Eqns, etc.

I'm no expert or anything, but I have spent the last few months studying differential forms pretty intensively and have grown a bit knowledgeable and very excited about the subject. I've got some understanding, as well as some questions.

Anyone game?

 

[fresh_42]

Well, this is a format which doesn't fit for PF. If you have questions, then start a thread in
https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/differential-geometry.76/

Otherwise I can only refer to our Insights Blog section, where you can find many interesting article. In this case maybe
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/the-pantheon-of-derivatives-i/