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Dual Tensor


The dual tensor C_i of an antisymmetric tensor C_(ij) of tensor rank 2 in three dimensions is a pseudovector defined by

 C_i=1/2epsilon_(ijk)C_(jk),
(1)

where epsilon_(ijk) is the permutation symbol and

C_i=[C_(23); C_(31); C_(12)]
(2)
C_(jk)=[0 C_3 -C_2; -C_3 0 C_1; C_2 -C_1 0].
(3)

See also

Dual Scalar

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References

Arfken, G. "Pseudotensors, Dual Tensors." §3.4 in Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 3rd ed. Orlando, FL: Academic Press, pp. 128-137, 1985.

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