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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding additional resources and exercises related to tensor manipulations, particularly in the context of general relativity (GR). Participants share various books and online resources that may contain exercises to enhance understanding and practice of tensor analysis.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Homework-related
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • Goldbeetle seeks additional exercises on tensors beyond the GR book by Ray D'Inverno.
  • Some participants suggest specific online resources and books, including the Schaum Outline on tensors and various course pages.
  • One participant mentions the usefulness of deriving the standard form of Maxwell Equations from the Electromagnetic Field Tensor as a practical exercise.
  • Another participant shares a link to solutions for exercises in D'Inverno's book, particularly for chapter 6.
  • Several participants express their opinions on the clarity and usefulness of specific textbooks related to tensor analysis.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the need for additional exercises and resources, but there is no consensus on a single best resource. Multiple suggestions are provided, reflecting a variety of preferences and needs.

Contextual Notes

Some resources mentioned may have limitations, such as incomplete solutions or varying levels of coverage on topics related to tensors.

Who May Find This Useful

Students and educators interested in enhancing their understanding of tensor analysis, particularly in the context of general relativity and related fields.

Goldbeetle
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Dear all,
I'm reading the GR book by Ray D'Inverno. I would like to do some additional exercises
about tensors. I can get the Schaum Outline on tensors. Is there any other book or online resource where I can find additional exercises to get more familiar with tensor manipulations?

Thanks.

Goldbeetle
 
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Thanks. But what I actually need is just a collection of exercises to work on.
Godlbeetle
 
http://www.teorfys.uu.se/people/minahan/Courses/SR/

http://www.teorfys.uu.se/people/minahan/Courses/GR/

You should be able to find plenty, with solutions and answers.
 
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Thanks! That's right I had a look at the exam questions and there's always an exercise on tensors...
 
http://www.google.com/search?q="index+gymnastics"+tensor"

Tensor Analysis for Physicists by JA Schouten
http://books.google.com/books?id=hsPv6vix8eAC

Tensor calculus by JL Synge and A Schild
http://books.google.com/books?id=SjKoMuMdB4oC (the preview is messed up.. it seems mashed up with a book on hieroglyphics)

The above books are written by relativists who were among to first emphasize the geometrical structure of relativity.


A useful exercise is to derive the standard form of Maxwell Equations from the Electromagnetic Field Tensor.
 
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Dear all,
I am reading this book too (d'inverno)
Do you know where can I find the solutions to its exercises?
specially chapter6?
 
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Thanks a lot!
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