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041			_aEnglish
082			_a 515 _bJAM
100			_aShaw byrnie james
245			_aVector Calculus/ _cJames Byrnie Shaw
260			_aChennai: _bMJP Publisher; _c2023
300			_a314p. : _bill ; _c 5.5 x 0.69 x 8.5 .
505			_a Introduction to Vectors Definition of vectors and scalars Geometrical interpretation of vectors Vector addition and subtraction Components of a vector in different coordinate systems 2. Vector Algebra Dot product (scalar product) Cross product (vector product) Triple products and their properties Applications of vector algebra in geometry and physics 3. Differential Calculus of Vectors Differentiation of vectors with respect to scalar variables Gradient of scalar functions Divergence and curl of vector fields Physical interpretations of gradient, divergence, and curl
520			_aVector Calculus by James Byrnie Shaw is a classic textbook that introduces the fundamental concepts of vector algebra and calculus, emphasizing their practical applications in physics. The book serves as a bridge between abstract mathematical theory and real-world physical problems, making it valuable for students and professionals in physics, engineering, and applied mathematics. Shaw begins with the basics of vectors, including their algebraic operations and geometric interpretations. He then develops the tools of vector calculus—differentiation and integration of vector fields—introducing key concepts like gradient, divergence, and curl. Integral theorems such as Gauss’s divergence theorem and Stokes’s theorem are carefully explained and applied.
650			_aVector Algebra
650			_aVectors and Scalars
650			_a Vector Addition and Subtraction
650			_aDot Product (Scalar Product)
650			_aCross Product (Vector Product)
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