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260034 VO Introduction to vector and tensor calculus I (2014W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Paul Wagner

Classes

Vorbesprechung: MI 01.10.2014 um 11.00 Uhr, Ort: Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien

DI wtl von 14.10.2014 bis 27.01.2015 13.15-14.45 Ort: Josef-Stefan-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 3. Stk., 1090 Wien

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Definition of vector space, vector components and their transformation. Definition of tensors and tensor algebra, tensor of elastic tensions and inertial tensor. Pseudo tensors, axial vectors and vector product, angular velocity, angular momentum and magnetic induction. Vector fields, flux and circulation, definition of vector differential operators and their geometrical and physical interpretation, vector fields in hydrodynamics and electrodynamics.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral examintion

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Understanding of vector and tensor calculus and applications to various problems.

Examination topics

Corresponding to the type of the course.

Reading list

Association in the course directory

MaInt, LA-Ph71 fW

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