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What is a Basic Introductory Book on Tensor Calculus?

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Start date Nov 14, 2007
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pivoxa15

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Nov 14, 2007

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What is a good book that introduces tensor notion clearly?

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robphy

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That depends on your level of preparation, your learning goal, and your level of patience.

pivoxa15

Nov 14, 2007

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I am looking for one descriving the absolute basics. Not really wanting to become a tensor expert though.

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pivoxa15 said:

I am looking for one descriving the absolute basics. Not really wanting to become a tensor expert though.

Schaum's Outline: Tensor Calculus
is probably good enough.

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