Vector Analysis (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from Vector Analysis: An Introduction to Vector-Methods and Their Various Applications to Physics and MathematicsThis fact exists, for it is such, because these newer methods and ideas apply more naturally, more simply and more directly to many of the conceptions of geometry, mechanics and mathematical physics, than those long accepted.Why then have these admitted advantages not led to a more universal adoption of these methods The answer seems to be that the required change of ideas, of manner of thought and Of notation, was too radical. It is well known that changes evolve slowly, and although to many, evolution is far too slow a process, the only way to. Proceed is to aid to the best of one's ability in bringing about the desired result.One who has studied and labored over the applications of mathematical analysis to physical and geometrical prob lems, naturally has reluctance to discard the old familiar looking formulae and start anew in an unknown and radically different language.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.