The Absolute Differential Calculus - Brossura

Levi-Civita, Tullio

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0486634019 ISBN 13: 9780486634012

Casa editrice: Dover Pubns, 2013

Riassunto

Written by a towering figure of twentieth-century mathematics, this classic examines the mathematical background necessary for a grasp of relativity theory. Tullio Levi-Civita provides a thorough treatment of the introductory theories that form the basis for discussions of fundamental quadratic forms and absolute differential calculus, and he further explores physical applications.
Part one opens with considerations of functional determinants and matrices, advancing to systems of total differential equations, linear partial differential equations, algebraic foundations, and a geometrical introduction to theory. The second part addresses covariant differentiation, curvature-related Riemann's symbols and properties, differential quadratic forms of classes zero and one, and intrinsic geometry. The final section focuses on physical applications, covering gravitational equations and general relativity.

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Informazioni sull?autore

Italian mathematician Tullio Levi-Civita (1873–1941) is most famous for his work on absolute differential calculus and its applications to relativity theory.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Dover Pubns
• Data di pubblicazione: 2013
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486634019
• ISBN 13: 9780486634012
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 452
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italia