Vector coordinate transformation: Help?

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The discussion revolves around the transformation properties of certain mathematical expressions related to vector coordinate transformations, specifically focusing on how \(\delta_{b}C^{d}\) and \(\delta^{'}_{b}C^{'d}\) behave under these transformations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the transformation of \(\delta_{b}C^{d}\) and question whether it is a scalar. There are attempts to clarify how \(C^d\) and the partial derivative \(\partial/\partial X^b\) transform individually. Some participants suggest using the chain rule to analyze the transformation of derivatives.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights and raising questions about the transformation rules. Some guidance has been offered regarding the use of the chain rule, but there is no explicit consensus on the transformations being discussed.

Contextual Notes

There appears to be some confusion regarding the definitions and properties of the variables involved, as well as the assumptions about their transformations. Participants are navigating through these complexities without a complete resolution.

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Homework Statement



How does \delta_{b}C^{d} transform?

Also compute \delta^{'}_{b} C^{'d}

The Attempt at a Solution


\delta_{b} C^{d} = \frac{dC^{d}}{dX^{b}}
?I think I am supposed to prove that its a scalar, but I really have no starting point.
Any extensive help would be really great.
 
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\frac{\partial C^d}{\partial X^b} is not a scalar, but

\sum_a \frac{\partial C^a}{\partial X^a}

is. Do you know how C^d and \partial/\partial X^b transform on their own?
 
C^{'d} = \frac{dX^{'a}}{dX^{b}}C^b

not to sure about the other one...
 
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For the other one, use the chain rule, thinking of X'^a as a function of X^b. In other words, compute

\frac{\partial}{\partial X'^a} f(X'^a(X^b)) = ? \frac{\partial}{\partial X^b} f(X^b)
 
Since:
V'^{a} = \frac{dX'^{a}}{dX^{b}}V^{b}

W'_{b} = \frac{dX^{c}}{dX'^{b}}W_{c}
\frac{dC^{d}}{dX^{b}} *\delta_{'b}C^{'d} = \frac{dC^{d}}{dX^{b}}* \frac{dC^{'d}}{dX^{'b}} = \frac{dC^{d}}{dX^{'b}}* \frac{dC^{'d}}{dX^{b}} = \frac{W'_{b}}{W_{b}}*\frac{V'^{d}}{V^{b}} = ?

I'm still pretty confused.
 
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