Pseudotensor

A tensor-like object which reverses sign under inversion. Given a transformation matrix ,

where det is the determinant. A pseudotensor is sometimes also called a tensor density.

See also

Pseudoscalar, Pseudovector, Scalar, Tensor Density

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References

Arfken, G. "Pseudotensors, Dual Tensors." §3.4 in Mathematical Methods for Physicists, 3rd ed. Orlando, FL: Academic Press, pp. 128-137, 1985.

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