Tensor calculations on the computer

ABSTRACT

A FORMAC program has been written which is capable of calculating various quantities of interest in tensor calculus. Using this code, Christoffel symbols have been calculated for 12 basic orthogonal coordinate systems.

REFERENCES

• 1: WALTON, J .J . Formula manipulation code for the calculation of Christoffel symbols. Rept. UCRL 14177, Lawrence Radiation Lab., U. of California, Livermore, Calif.
• 2: KORN, G. A., AND KORN, T.M. Mathematical Handbook for Scientists and Engineers. McGraw-Hill, New York, 1961, pp. 174-182.
• 3: IBM FORMAC and FORTRAN IV manuals.