ISSN:
1432-0673
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mathematics
,
Physics
Notes:
Abstract The irreducible representations of the scale-Euclidean group in three dimensions are introduced, and the general tensor is expanded in terms of these representations. The cases of zero-rank tensor (scalar), rank-1 tensor (vector), and rank-2 tensor are studied in detail. The expansion is shown to be a generalization of the Helmholtz expansion of a vector into rotational and irrotational parts. As in Part I of this work (Concepts: One-Dimensional Problems), the correlations that are introduced are invariant under changes of frames of reference. Correlations are set up between tensors of different ranks and dimensions. A correlation that measures a degree of isotropy is defined.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00703968
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