Listen "What are Tensors?"
Episode Synopsis
This book reveals the surprising history of vector and tensor analysis, mathematical revolutions essential to modern science. It charts their evolution from ancient ideas through pioneers like William Rowan Hamilton (quaternions) and James Clerk Maxwell (electromagnetism). The text details the shift to modern vector analysis (Gibbs/Heaviside) and its crucial role, alongside tensors, in understanding space, time, and diverse applications, including relativity, computing, and machine learning.
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