Symmetric Tensor Product in Pic. 1 - Explained

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The discussion centers on the distinction between symmetric and anti-symmetric parts of tensors, specifically addressing the symmetric part's representation in tensor algebra. The tensor product is identified as the general product in the exterior algebra of a vector space, resulting in a graded algebra where the product of an n-tensor and a k-tensor yields an (n+k)-tensor. The wedge product is noted as the operation for the anti-symmetric part of tensors. Participants seek clarification on the name of the product that represents the symmetric part, which remains unspecified. The conversation highlights the need for further exploration of tensor products in the context of symmetric tensors.
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we all know that a tensor has a symmetric part and anti-symmetric part and the anti-symmetric product (of the anti-symmetric part) called [wedge product] in pic.(2). then what is the name of the product the represents the symmetric part of a tensor in pic.(1) ?
 

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If I understood your question correctly, the general product in the exterior algebra of the vector space is the tensor product, which then gives you a graded algebra , where the product of an n-tensor and a k-tensor is an (n+k)-tensor . As you said, the restriction to the alternating tensors uses the wedge product.
 
ftp://ftp.cis.upenn.edu/pub/cis610/public_html/diffgeom7.
in this pdf it.s written the three product ( tensor and wedge and the other product ) . well i don't know the name of the third product.
 
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