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| Course Content |
Time Allocated |
| L |
T |
P |
A |
Cartesian Tensors of Different Orders
- Algebra of tensors
- Quotient law
- Isotropic tensors
- Improper rotations and pseudotensors
- Dual tensors
- Physical applications
- Integral theorem for tensors
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4 |
2 |
2 |
|
Non-Cartesian Tensors
- The metric tensor
- General coordinate transformations and tensors
|
8 |
4 |
2 |
|
Relative Tensors
- Derivatives of basis vectors and Christoffel symbols
- Covarient differentiation
- Vector operators in tensor form
- Absolute derivatives along curves
- Geodesics
|
4 |
2 |
2 |
|
| Total = 16+8+6 = 30 |
16 |
8 |
6 |
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| |
| Assessment |
Percentage Mark |
| Continuous Assessment |
|
100 |
| Assignment |
60 |
|
| Course work |
40 |
|
| Written Examinations |
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| Mid-Semester |
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| End of Semester |
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Notation Used :
L - Lectures
T - Tutorials
P - Practical works
A - Assignments |