Dissemination of IT for the Promotion of Materials Science (DoITPoMS)

DoITPoMS Teaching & Learning Packages Tensors in Materials Science Aims
Tensors in Materials Science AimsBefore you start - The basicsIntroductionScalars, Vectors and MatricesWhat is a Tensor?Tensor UsageTensor NotationTransformation of axesPrincipal axesThe representation surfaceMagnitude of a property in a given directionThe effects of crystal symmetrySummaryQuestionsGoing further
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Aims

On completion of this TLP you should:

  • Understand what a tensor is
  • Be familiar with some of the applications of tensors to Material Science
  • Understand the significance of the representation surface of a tensor
  • Be able to find the principal values and axes of a tensor
  • Be able to transform tensors from one frame to another
  • Be able to use the representation surface for a second rank matter tensor to describe and calculate material properties as a function of direction
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