The components of a type ( 0,2 ) tensor, $T_{a b}$, are defined by how they transform under a change of coordinates. The proof demonstrates that if the expression $T_{a b} v^a w^b$ is a scalar (meaning it remains unchanged during a coordinate transformation), then the components $T_{a b}$ must transform in a specific way. This transformation rule, derived from the invariance of the scalar and the known transformation laws for vectors, is the defining characteristic of a type ( 0,2 ) tensor. Essentially, the behavior of the whole (the scalar product) dictates the behavior of the parts ( $T_{a b}$ ), proving that $T_{a b}$ are indeed the components of such a tensor.

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✍️Mathematical Proof

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A tensor is a mathematical object that transforms according to specific rules under a change of coordinates. The type of a tensor is determined by how it transforms. A type (0,2) tensor, specifically, is a tensor with two lower indices.

• Vector $\left(v^a\right)$ : Components transform with the Jacobian of the forward transformation, $\frac{\partial x^{\prime}}{\partial x}$. This is a contravariant transformation, meaning it's "against" the direction of the coordinate change.
• Covector ( $\omega_a$ ): Components transform with the inverse of the Jacobian, $\frac{\partial x}{\partial x^{\prime}}$. This is a covariant transformation, "with" the coordinate change.
• Scalar $\left(T_{a b} v^a w^b\right)$ : An invariant quantity that remains the same regardless of the coordinate system. Its value does not change.

The proof hinges on the fact that the scalar quantity $T_{a b} v^a w^b$ is invariant. By substituting the known transformation rules for the vectors $v^a$ and $w^b$ into the invariance equation and rearranging, we can derive the transformation rule for $T_{a b}$. This derivation shows that the components $T_{a b}$ transform using the inverse Jacobian for each index, which is the defining characteristic of a type (0,2) tensor.

✍️Mathematical Proof

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1. Derivation of Tensor Transformation Properties for Mixed Tensors
2. The Polar Tensor Basis in Cartesian Form
3. Verifying the Rank Two Zero Tensor
4. Tensor Analysis of Electric Susceptibility in Anisotropic Media
5. Analysis of Ohm's Law in an Anisotropic Medium
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

🧄Proof and Derivation-1

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