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THE FIRST ACQUAINTANCE WITH THE TENSOR

Viktor А. Alexandrov
Scopus Author ID: 7006723631
Researcher ID: F-5715-2013
1. Novosibirsk State University Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
2. Sobolev Institute of Mathematics Novosibirsk, Russian Federation
alex@math.nsc.ru
The material was received by the Editorial Board: 04.12.2011
The main concepts of the theory of tensors are presented. The emphasis is on the basic notions of tensor algebra and practical skills in culculations involving the Kronecker delta and Levi-Civita symbol. Sixty routine exercises are included. This article is intended for junior students of physical, mathematical and geophysical departments of Universities.

Keywords:
tensor, Kronecker delta, Levi-Civita symbol.
УДК 514.743.4

THE FIRST ACQUAINTANCE WITH THE TENSOR
References: Alexandrov V. А. THE FIRST ACQUAINTANCE WITH THE TENSOR. Vestnik NSU. Series: Physics. 2012, vol. 7, no. 1. P. 100–117 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.54362/1818-7919-2012-7-1-100-117