The Absolute Differential Calculus - Couverture souple

Levi-Civita, Tullio

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0486634019 ISBN 13 : 9780486634012

Editeur : Dover Publications Inc., 2013

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

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

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dover Publications Inc.
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0486634019
• ISBN 13: 9780486634012
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 452
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Soc. Agr. La Raia Ss; http://www.la-raia.it; ; Strada Monterotondo, 79; Novi Ligure; 15067; Italie