Math Problem Statement

Write klmcldm + δimδjnδkl aibj cl in vector notation

Solution

The expression klmcldm+δimδjnδklaibjclklmcldm + \delta_{im}\delta_{jn}\delta_{kl} a_i b_j c_l involves a mix of summation over indices and Kronecker deltas. Let's rewrite it in vector notation.

Step-by-step breakdown:

  1. First Term: klmcldmklmcldm
    This term is a bit ambiguous as written, but it appears to involve some implicit index contractions. Assuming the notation means summing over repeated indices l,ml, m, we could interpret this as a dot product or scalar product between tensors or vectors cc and dd, depending on the context. In vector notation, this could resemble cd\mathbf{c} \cdot \mathbf{d} or a more involved tensor product.

  2. Second Term: δimδjnδklaibjcl\delta_{im} \delta_{jn} \delta_{kl} a_i b_j c_l
    The Kronecker deltas serve to reduce the indices. Each δ\delta acts as an identity operator, essentially picking out the corresponding components of the vectors. The contraction would reduce the expression to: ambncka_m b_n c_k This corresponds to a scalar product of vectors or tensors aa, bb, and cc.

Final Vector Notation:

Assuming the contraction interpretation, the vector notation would be:

cd+ambnck\mathbf{c} \cdot \mathbf{d} + a_m b_n c_k

Where:

  • cd\mathbf{c} \cdot \mathbf{d} represents the dot product between vectors c\mathbf{c} and d\mathbf{d},
  • ambncka_m b_n c_k remains in index form, suggesting a tensor-like interaction between a\mathbf{a}, b\mathbf{b}, and c\mathbf{c}.

Let me know if you'd like more detailed elaboration or clarification on a specific aspect.

Related Questions:

  1. How do Kronecker deltas simplify tensor expressions?
  2. What are the rules for summing over repeated indices in tensor notation?
  3. How do you interpret dot products in the context of tensors?
  4. What is the significance of the Kronecker delta in reducing indices?
  5. Can this expression represent a higher-dimensional tensor interaction?

Tip: When dealing with Kronecker deltas in tensor notation, remember that they effectively "collapse" indices by acting as identity matrices.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Tensor Notation
Vector Operations
Kronecker Delta
Index Notation

Formulas

klmcldm
δimδjnδkl aibj cl
Dot product formula: c · d

Theorems

Kronecker Delta Simplification Theorem
Index Summation (Einstein Summation Convention)

Suitable Grade Level

College Level (Advanced Linear Algebra, Tensor Calculus)