Functional Differential Geometry
Gerald Jay Sussman
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Functional Differential Geometry
Published
2013
Publisher
MIT Press
Pages
248
ISBN-13
9780262315593
Description
An explanation of the mathematics needed as a foundation for a deep understanding of general relativity or quantum field theory.Physics is naturally expressed in mathematical language. Students new to the subject must simultaneously learn an idiomatic mathematical language and the content that is expressed in that language. It is as if they were asked to read Les Misérables while struggling with French grammar. This book offers an innovative way to learn the differential geometry needed as a foundation for a deep understanding of general relativity or quantum field theory as taught at the college level.The approach taken by the authors (and used in their classes at MIT for many years) differs from the conventional one in several ways, including an emphasis on the development of the covariant derivative and an avoidance of the use of traditional index notation for tensors in favor of a semantically richer language of vector fields and differential forms. But the biggest single difference is the authors' integration of computer programming into their explanations. By programming a computer to interpret a formula, the student soon learns whether or not a formula is correct. Students are led to improve their program, and as a result improve their understanding.
Subjects
Über die spezielle und die allgemeine Relativitätstheorie
The ABC of atoms
The Dancing Wu Li Masters
Relativitätstheorie
Relativity Visualized
Siete breves lecciones de física
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Functional Differential Geometry?
This edition of Functional Differential Geometry has approximately 248 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Functional Differential Geometry?
For most readers, Functional Differential Geometry typically takes between 5h 10m and 3h 27m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 62,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 8m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 62,000 words
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What is the word count of Functional Differential Geometry?
The estimated word count for Functional Differential Geometry is approximately 62,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Functional Differential Geometry?
Functional Differential Geometry was written by Gerald Jay Sussman.
When was Functional Differential Geometry published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2013. The original work may have been published on a different date.