hey guys.. what is the amount of calculus needed in learning tensor calculus and differential geometry.. if someone has a pdf of the material then please post..

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anonymous · Answer

I'd be very interested in this as well... been wanting to look into General Relativity.

anonymous · Answer

You'll need at least multivariable calculus and ODE's.

anonymous · Answer

as well as vector calculus..

anonymous · Answer

Mostly you'll need real mathematics, calculus is fine for engineers but General relativity implies Riemannian Geometry which is not something you'll usely learn as a engineer. Einstein, even as physicist, was helped by Grossmann, a mathematician, for General relativity. Start with calculus and then go on with differential geometry and real analysis. A frigging long way to go.