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Tensor theory is extremely useful in advanced engineering theory. It is used to help describe or model many natural phenomenon | Tensor theory is extremely useful in advanced engineering theory. It is used to help describe or model many natural phenomenon such as: physical forces, potential fields, particle or control element motion, wave propagation, etc. | ||
Specific examples are: | Specific examples are: | ||
aeronautical engineering | |||
[[Navier-Stokes equations]] Presented in partial differential equation form. | |||
:[[Vorticity]] is an important quantity in various research, modeling and design calculations regarding lift, drag, and propulsion. It is a tensor quantity defined as: insert gif here when available. | |||
[[Continuum mechanics]] | [[Continuum mechanics]] | ||
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electromagnetics Maxwell's Equations | electromagnetics Maxwell's Equations | ||
hydrodynamics | |||
Revision as of 04:28, 22 October 2002
Tensor theory is extremely useful in advanced engineering theory. It is used to help describe or model many natural phenomenon such as: physical forces, potential fields, particle or control element motion, wave propagation, etc.
Specific examples are:
aeronautical engineering
Navier-Stokes equations Presented in partial differential equation form.
- Vorticity is an important quantity in various research, modeling and design calculations regarding lift, drag, and propulsion. It is a tensor quantity defined as: insert gif here when available.
dynamics of systems of rigid (assumed incompressible) bodies and particles
stress and strain within elastic bodies
electromagnetics Maxwell's Equations
hydrodynamics