CARTESIAN VECTOR NOTATION
CARTESIAN VECTOR NOTATION
Cartesian Vectors So far the discussion has been in symbolic notation1 , that is, no reference to ‘axes’ or ‘components’ or ‘coordinates’ is made, implied or required. The vectors exist independently of any coordinate system. It turns out that much of vector (tensor) mathematics is more concise and easier to manipulate in such notation than in terms of corresponding component notations. However, there are many circumstances in which use of the component forms of vectors (and tensors) is more helpful – or essential. In this section, vectors are discussed in terms of components – component form.
Cartesian Vectors So far the discussion has been in symbolic notation1 , that is, no reference to ‘axes’ or ‘components’ or ‘coordinates’ is made, implied or required. The vectors exist independently of any coordinate system. It turns out that much of vector (tensor) mathematics is more concise and easier to manipulate in such notation than in terms of corresponding component notations. However, there are many circumstances in which use of the component forms of vectors (and tensors) is more helpful – or essential. In this section, vectors are discussed in terms of components – component form.
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