A Gradient of higher rank tensor

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The discussion focuses on expressing the equation $$\nabla \cdot \left( \mathbf{e} : \nabla_{s} \mathbf{u} \right)$$ in index notation, where ##e## is a third rank tensor and ##u## is a vector. A proposed approach involves using the expression $$\nabla_{i} e_{iJ} \nabla_{Jk} u_{k}$$, but confusion arises from the notation used in the referenced book, which complicates the interpretation of indices. Clarifications suggest that for symmetric tensors, the divergence can be simplified to $$\partial_i e_{ijk} \partial_j u_k$$, while noting that only the symmetric part contributes if ##e## is not symmetric. The importance of clear index notation is emphasized to avoid ambiguity in tensor operations. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges of tensor notation and the need for clarity in mathematical expressions.
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chowdhury said:
@anuttarasammyak : yes in most cases,

Query 1.)

here is what I try to follow
$$\nabla \cdot (\bf{\epsilon}^{S} \cdot \nabla \phi) = \nabla \cdot (\bf{e} : \nabla_{s} \bf{u}) $$
Now
$$\nabla_{i} \epsilon_{ij}^{S} \nabla_{j} \phi = \nabla_{i} \epsilon_{ij}^{S} \phi_{,j} = \epsilon_{ij}^{S}\nabla_{i} \phi_{,j} = \epsilon_{ij}^{S}\phi_{,ij}$$

I don't know how to full the full 3-index notation for e. It was immensely helpful by @Orodruin : With his insight, it turned out to be,

$$ \nabla \cdot (\bf{e} : \nabla_{s} \bf{u}) = \nabla_{i} e_{ijk} \nabla_{j} u_{k} = e_{ijk} u_{k, ji}$$

Hence
$$\epsilon_{ij}^{S}\phi_{,ij} = e_{ijk} u_{k, ji}$$

I do not understand what was the basis for the book to say symmetry condition for the e-coeficient in their index?
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Query 2.)
$$ \bf{c^{eff}} = \bf{c^{E}} + e^{transpose} \cdot (\bf{(\epsilon^{S}})^{-1} \bf{e})$$

The notation my be incorrect, but the true nature is CORRECT in the above expression, then when I wanted to express in index notation, I get into trouble,

$$ c^{eff}_{IJ} = c^{E}_{IJ} + e^{transpose}_{iI} (\epsilon^{S}_{??})^{-1} e_{??})
$$

I cannot write in single index notation, meaning not combined capital I,J etc.

Query 3.) For this equation,

$$\nabla \cdot (\bf{c}^{E} : \nabla_{s}\bf{u}) -\rho \frac{\partial^2 \bf{u}}{\partial t^2} = - \nabla \cdot (\bf{e}^{transpose} \cdot \nabla \phi)$$

I derived
$$(c^{E}_{ijkl} u_{k,l})_{,j} - \rho u_{i,tt} = - (e^{transpose}_{ijk} \phi_{,k})_{,j} =- (\color{red}{e}_{kji} \phi_{,jk}) $$
But the book derived as in the picture above. There might be difference in the indices, I cannot reconcile between mine and the book.

Does anybody know how to derivemy above three queries? Thanks.
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