Tensors Vectors and Spinors
Pasquale De Marco
Editora: Publishdrive
Sinopse
This book is an intellectual odyssey into the realm of tensors, vectors, spinors, and their profound applications in physics and mathematics. It unveils the elegance and utility of these mathematical tools in describing the fundamental laws of nature. Tensors, ubiquitous in physics, provide a powerful language for representing physical quantities such as stress, strain, electromagnetic fields, and spacetime curvature. They offer a unified framework for understanding the intricate relationships between physical phenomena. Vectors, the workhorses of linear algebra, find applications in describing motion, forces, and other physical quantities. They form the basis of vector spaces and linear transformations, providing a geometric framework for analyzing physical systems. Differential forms, a generalization of vector fields, offer a sophisticated language for describing smooth manifolds, surfaces, and other geometric objects. Their integration leads to Stokes' theorem, a fundamental result with far-reaching applications in physics and engineering. Grassmann algebra and Clifford algebras, extensions of traditional algebra, provide powerful tools for representing geometric and physical concepts. They find applications in areas such as electromagnetism, relativity, and quantum mechanics, enabling a deeper understanding of the underlying mathematical structures. Twistors, mathematical objects combining spinors and spacetime points, provide a unique perspective on spacetime geometry and quantum field theory. They offer insights into the nature of space, time, and the fundamental forces, opening up new avenues for exploration in theoretical physics. Conformal geometry, a branch of differential geometry, deals with the study of angles and lengths, independent of scale. It finds applications in areas such as cosmology, general relativity, and string theory, providing a framework for understanding the large-scale structure of the universe and the behavior of fundamental particles. This book invites readers to embark on an intellectual journey through these captivating mathematical and physical concepts, unveiling their power and elegance in describing the universe we inhabit. From tensors and vectors to spinors and differential forms, each chapter delves into a specific topic, providing a comprehensive and accessible treatment for students, researchers, and enthusiasts alike. If you like this book, write a review!
Disponível desde: 02/06/2025.
Comprimento de impressão: 165 páginas.
