Geometrical Vectors

Every advanced undergraduate and graduate student of physics must master the concepts of vectors and vector analysis. Yet most books cover this topic by merely repeating the introductory-level treatment based on a limited algebraic or analytic view of the subject. Geometrical Vectors introduces a more sophisticated approach, which not only brings together many loose ends of the traditional treatment, but also leads directly into the practical use of vectors in general curvilinear coordinates by carefully separating those relationships which are topologically invariant from those which are not. Based on the essentially geometric nature of the subject, this approach builds consistently on students’ prior knowledge and geometrical intuition. Written in an informal and personal style, Geometrical Vectors provides a handy guide for any student of vector analysis. Clear, carefully constructed line drawings illustrate key points in the text, and problem sets as well as physical examples are provided.Additional ISBNs0226890473, 0226890481, 9780226890470, 9780226890487Geometrical Vectors is written by Gabriel Weinreich and published by University of Chicago Press. ISBNs for Geometrical Vectors are 9780226778693, 022677869X and the print ISBNs are 9780226890470, 0226890473. Additional ISBNs include 0226890473, 0226890481, 9780226890470, 9780226890487.