The derivation of the tensor transformation properties for mixed tensors establishes the rule that a mixed tensor of type (n, m), having n contravariant (upper) indices and m covariant (lower) indices, transforms according to the independent action of each index type. The core principle is that a scalar formed by contracting the mixed tensor with appropriate covariant and contravariant vectors must be invariant under coordinate changes. This leads to the transformation rule: each contravariant index transforms with a factor of the Jacobian $\left(\frac{\partial y^{a'}}{\partial y^a}\right)$, and each covariant index transforms with a factor of the inverse Jacobian $\left(\frac{\partial y^b}{\partial y^{b'}}\right)$. The overall transformation is the product of n Jacobian factors and m inverse Jacobian factors.

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<aside> 🧄

  1. Derivation of Tensor Transformation Properties for Mixed Tensors (DTT-PMT)
  2. The Polar Tensor Basis in Cartesian Form (PTB-CF)
  3. Verifying the Rank Two Zero Tensor (RTZ-T)
  4. Tensor Analysis of Electric Susceptibility in Anisotropic Media (TAE-SAM)
  5. Analysis of Ohm's Law in an Anisotropic Medium (AOL-AM)
  6. Verifying Tensor Transformations
  7. Proof of Coordinate Independence of Tensor Contraction
  8. Proof of a Tensor's Invariance Property
  9. Proving Symmetry of a Rank-2 Tensor
  10. Tensor Symmetrization and Anti-Symmetrization Properties
  11. Symmetric and Antisymmetric Tensor Contractions
  12. The Uniqueness of the Zero Tensor under Specific Symmetry Constraints
  13. Counting Independent Tensor Components Based on Symmetry
  14. Transformation of the Inverse Metric Tensor
  15. Finding the Covariant Components of a Magnetic Field
  16. Covariant Nature of the Gradient
  17. Christoffel Symbol Transformation Rule Derivation
  18. Contraction of the Christoffel Symbols and the Metric Determinant
  19. Divergence of an Antisymmetric Tensor in Terms of the Metric Determinant
  20. Calculation of the Metric Tensor and Christoffel Symbols in Spherical Coordinates
  21. Christoffel Symbols for Cylindrical Coordinates
  22. Finding Arc Length and Curve Length in Spherical Coordinates
  23. Solving for Metric Tensors and Christoffel Symbols
  24. Metric Tensor and Line Element in Non-Orthogonal Coordinates
  25. Tensor vs. Non-Tensor Transformation of Derivatives
  26. Verification of Covariant Derivative Identities
  27. Divergence in Spherical Coordinates Derivation and Verification
  28. Laplace Operator Derivation and Verification in Cylindrical Coordinates
  29. Divergence of Tangent Basis Vectors in Curvilinear Coordinates
  30. Derivation of the Laplacian Operator in General Curvilinear Coordinates
  31. Verification of Tensor Density Operations
  32. Verification of the Product Rule for Jacobian Determinants and Tensor Density Transformation
  33. Metric Determinant and Cross Product in Scaled Coordinates
  34. Vanishing Divergence of the Levi-Civita Tensor
  35. Curl and Vector Cross-Product Identity in General Coordinates
  36. Curl of the Dual Basis in Cylindrical and Spherical Coordinates
  37. Proof of Covariant Index Anti-Symmetrisation
  38. Affine Transformations and the Orthogonality of Cartesian Rotations
  39. Fluid Mechanics Integrals for Mass and Motion
  40. Volume Elements in Non-Cartesian Coordinates (Jacobian Method)
  41. Young's Modulus and Poisson's Ratio in Terms of Bulk and Shear Moduli
  42. Tensor Analysis of the Magnetic Stress Tensor
  43. Surface Force for Two Equal Charges
  44. Total Electromagnetic Force in a Source-Free Static Volume
  45. Proof of the Rotational Identity
  46. Finding the Generalized Inertia Tensor for the Coupled Mass System
  47. Tensor Form of the Centrifugal Force in Rotating Frames
  48. Derivation and Calculation of the Gravitational Tidal Tensor
  49. Conversion of Total Magnetic Force to a Surface Integral via the Maxwell Stress Tensor
  50. Verifying the Inhomogeneous Maxwell's Equations in Spacetime </aside>