The discussion centers on finding accessible resources for studying Vector Calculus, particularly in relation to Coordinate Transformation. The recommended book is "Div, Grad, Curl and all That" by H.M. Schey, published by W.W. Norton in 1992, which is noted for its intuitive approach. The original poster, cristina89, expressed difficulty with the recommended textbook "Mathematical Methods for Physicists" by Arfken, indicating a need for simpler materials. Participants suggest utilizing university libraries to access these resources.
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cristina89 said:I'm studying Vector Calculus right now, and I'll have a test about Coordinate Transformation soon. But the book my teacher recommended (Mathematical Methods for Physicists - Arfken) is way too hard to understand this subject. Does anyone know any good material about this that I can find on internet?
Thank you.
chiro said:Hey cristina89 and welcome to the forums.
For something more intuitive I would recommend the book "Div, Grad, Curl and all That". If you are at a university I think your library should have this book.
Div, grad, curl, and all that : an informal text on vector calculus / H.M. Schey
Published New York : W.W. Norton, c1992
Not sure if there are newer versions, but this one definitely exists.