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covariant derivative |
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covariant derivative [kō′ver·ē·ənt də′riv·əd·iv] (mathematics) For a tensor field at a pointPof an affine space, a new tensor field equal to the difference between the derivative of the original field defined in the ordinary manner and the derivative of a field whose value at points close toPare parallel to the value of the original field atPas specified by the affine connection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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