Intro to Continuum Mechanics: Explaining Rotation

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This discussion focuses on the fundamentals of continuum mechanics, specifically the relationship between the vector \(\vec{\mu}\) and its displacement vector \(\delta\vec{\mu}\). The transformation of \(\vec{\mu}\) to its new position \(\vec{\mu}'\) is defined mathematically, incorporating partial derivatives to express changes in position. The last component, \(\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_i}-\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_j}\right)\), is identified as representing rotation within the context of continuum mechanics. The discussion also references the concept of Curl in two dimensions as a tool for further understanding rotation.

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  • Understanding of vector calculus, including partial derivatives
  • Familiarity with continuum mechanics principles
  • Knowledge of mathematical transformations in physics
  • Basic comprehension of the Curl operator in vector fields
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  • Study the mathematical foundations of continuum mechanics
  • Learn about the Curl of a vector in two dimensions
  • Explore the implications of rotation in continuum mechanics
  • Review applications of vector calculus in physical systems
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Hello!

I read somewhere about intro to continuum mechanics. There was a vector \vec{\mu} and displacement vector \delta\vec{\mu}. As vector \vec{\mu} move, it will get new position

\vec{\mu}'=\vec{\mu}+\delta\vec{\mu}

\vec{\mu}'=\vec{\mu}+\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_i}\delta x_i=\vec{\mu}+\left(\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_i}+\frac{1}{2}\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_j}-\frac{1}{2}\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_j}\right)\delta x_i=\vec{\mu}+\left[\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_i}+\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_j}\right)+\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_i}-\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_j}\right)\right]\delta x_i

Last component

\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_i}-\frac{\partial\vec{\mu}}{\partial x_j}\right)

represent rotation. Can you explain me that? I don't understand this rotation.
 
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Look up the Curl of a vector in 2 dimensions

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curl_(mathematics )
 
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