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Unit Vectors for Similar Oblate Spheroidal Coordinates and Vector Transformation

Classical Physics 2023-08-23 v1 Astrophysics of Galaxies

Abstract

The unit vectors transformation between the Cartesian and the novel Similar Oblate Spheroidal coordinates, and vice versa, is derived. It can help to transform vector fields between these two types of orthogonal coordinates which can advantageously simplify solutions of problems exhibiting oblate spheroidal geometry. Several examples demonstrate the use of the derived relations. Generalized sine and cosine applicable in Similar Oblate Spheroidal coordinate system are introduced.

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@article{arxiv.2204.01474,
  title  = {Unit Vectors for Similar Oblate Spheroidal Coordinates and Vector Transformation},
  author = {Pavel Strunz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2204.01474},
  year   = {2023}
}

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33 pages, 1 figure

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