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Old 05-17-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Tensors

Ok, so this is where my physics/math begins to become limited, and I believe that I would have a much better time helping some and understanding others if I understood tensors.

My math and physics background is more physics than math. I understand the math part but am generally slower to picking it up, where I understand physical systems almost inherently without being given a whole lot of direction. I have a BS in physics with a minor in mathematics and lots of chemistry, so assume I am somewhat capable and if I get lost I'll let you know.

This being said, is there anyone around that would like to give me a couple of lessons in tensors and their importance particularly to physics? Perhaps a collaboration of a mathematician and a physicist to explain these things fully to me.
If not, can anyone suggest some online reading material or a really good, but not too mathematically dense (or expensive) book on the subject.
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