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MIT18.02SCMathematicsundergraduate· 1971

Multivariable & Vector Calculus

Herbert Gross

Herbert Gross's MIT lecture sequence covering vector algebra in R3, dot and cross products, lines and planes, vector-valued functions, polar kinematics, n-dimensional vector spaces, partial differentiation, and complex numbers.

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MIT Calculus Revisited: Multivariable & Vector Calculus

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Lecture 1· 20:08

The "Game" of Mathematics: Introduction to Vector Arithmetic

An introduction to the fundamental concepts of vector arithmetic, presented as part of MIT's 'Calculus Revisited: Multivariable Calculus' course, laying the groundwork for higher mathematics.

Lecture 2· 28:02

"Arrow" Arithmetic: Vector Operations

Exploration of fundamental vector operations, conceptualized as 'arrow arithmetic,' a crucial component of multivariable calculus from the MIT OpenCourseWare archives.

Lecture 3· 26:43

Three-Dimensional Vectors

A detailed discussion on three-dimensional vectors, providing foundational insights for students advancing through multivariable calculus, as taught at MIT.

Lecture 4· 30:06

The Dot Product

An in-depth explanation of the dot product, a cornerstone of vector algebra and a critical tool in multivariable calculus, from MIT's foundational course materials.

Lecture 5· 32:14

The Cross Product

Unpack the intricacies of the cross product, an essential operation in vector algebra with significant applications in multivariable calculus, presented by MIT.

Lecture 6· 28:05

Equations of Lines and Planes

Examine the derivation and application of equations for lines and planes in three-dimensional space, a foundational element of multivariable calculus from MIT.

Lecture 7· 38:50

Vector Functions of a Scalar Variable

An introductory lecture from MIT's "Calculus Revisited" series, laying the groundwork for vector functions and their properties in multivariable calculus.

Lecture 8· 28:24

Tangential and Normal Vectors

This MIT lecture explores the concepts of tangential and normal vectors, fundamental tools for analyzing curves in higher dimensions within multivariable calculus.

Lecture 9· 31:00

Polar Coordinates

An MIT lecture introducing polar coordinates, providing an alternative framework for describing points and curves in the plane, essential for advanced calculus.

Lecture 10· 28:05

Vectors in Polar Coordinates

Extending the concept of polar coordinates, this MIT lecture delves into the representation and manipulation of vectors within this coordinate system.

Lecture 11· 33:05

n-Dimensional Vector Spaces

This MIT lecture initiates the study of partial derivatives by first establishing the foundational concepts of n-dimensional vector spaces.

Lecture 12· 35:33

Calculus of Several Variables

An MIT lecture extending single-variable calculus concepts to functions of several variables, introducing the framework for partial differentiation.

Lecture 13· 43:36

The Complex Numbers

This inaugural lecture introduces the fundamental algebraic structure of complex numbers, defining the imaginary unit 'i' and exploring operations such as addition, multiplication, and conjugation. The geometric representation in the complex plane is also established.