Understanding Tensor Products: From Dyads to Triads and Beyond

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The discussion focuses on understanding tensor products, particularly the transition from dyad products of vectors to triad products for tensors of rank 3. The user is familiar with dyad products resulting in 3x3 matrices but seeks clarification on computing triad products from three vectors to form a rank 3 tensor. They request an example to illustrate this process, as the referenced document lacks practical examples. Additionally, they express interest in understanding "n-ad" products of vectors, specifically if they differ from triad products. The thread emphasizes the need for clear examples to grasp these tensor concepts effectively.
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I am reading the following document entitled: An Introduction to Tensors for Students of Physics and Engineering. This document can be found at the following link: http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/k-12/Numbers/Math/documents/Tensors_TM2002211716.pdf

Specifically, I am having trouble with page 11 on the paragraph right after the bolded and centered Tensors of Rank > 2.
This paragraph states that:Tensors of rank 2 result from dyad products of vectors. (This I have no problem with, as I am familiar with this type of vector multiplication, especially in R^3. Since it produces the familiar 3x3 matrix from the product of v(v^T), with v a 1x3 vector). However, I am having problems with the next sentence which reads: In an entirely analogous way, tensors of
rank 3 arise from triad products, UVW (U,V,W vectors), and tensors of rank n arise from “n-ad” products of
vectors, UVW...AB.

I would like to know how to compute a triad product resulting in a tensor of rank 3 from 3 given vectors (an example would be great as this document does not have any). Also, if it is no trouble an example of an "n-ad" product of vectors UVW...AB would be very much appreciated but only necessary if it follows a different pattern than that of a triad product.

Thanks
 
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