Tensors, Differential Forms, and Variational Principles

by David Lovelock, Hanno Rund (Other Contributor)

Incisive, self-contained account of tensor analysis and the calculus of exterior differential forms, interaction between the concept of invariance and the calculus of variations. Emphasis is on analytical techniques, with large number of problems, from routine manipulative exercises to technically difficult assignments.

Genres: Mathematics, Reference, Physics, Science, Textbooks

364 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1975