Universität Wien

260034 VO Introduction to vector and tensor calculus I (2010W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 26 - Physik

Vorbesprechung: MO 04.10.2010, 11.00 Lise-Meitner-Hörsaal, Strudlhofgasse 4, 1. Stk., 1090 Wien

Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Tuesday 19.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 09.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 16.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 23.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 30.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 07.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 14.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 11.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 18.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. Stk., 1090 Wien
Tuesday 25.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Ernst-Mach-Hörsaal, Boltzmanngasse 5, 2. 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

LA-Ph71 freies Wahlfach

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