Vectors and Vector Operators
Vectors and Vector Operators by P.G Dawber, published by CRC Press in January 1987, is a concise introduction designed for first-year undergraduates in the physical sciences. This 64-page book presents the fundamental concepts of vectors and vector operators, illustrating their importance in understanding the geometrical relationships inherent in various physical equations.
Readers will find a thorough exploration of topics such as vector algebra, products of vectors, and differentiation of vectors, along with discussions on the gradient operator, divergence, and curl of vector fields. The author emphasizes practical applications of vector techniques to physics problems, supported by numerous worked examples that enhance comprehension. This edition serves as a valuable resource for students seeking to grasp the mathematical and computational aspects of vectors in scientific contexts.
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Vectors and Vector Operators provides an introduction to the use of vectors and vector operators that will be especially helpful to first-year undergraduates of the physical sciences. The vector forms of many of the equations of physics clearly demonstrate the essential geometrical relationships between the quantities involved. Topics covered include vector algebra, products of vectors, differentiation of vectors, the gradient operator, and the divergence and curl of vector fields. Throughout the text, the author emphasizes the application of vector techniques to problems in physics and includes many worked examples.
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