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Aha, yes. Computer languages borrowed the word 'vector', but they have basically nothing to do with the mathematical structure from linear algebra. It's best to
by earthicus 8y ago
Aha, yes. Computer languages borrowed the word 'vector', but they have basically nothing to do with the mathematical structure from linear algebra. It's best to keep them completely separate in your mind.
- nyc111 8y agoSo in math, when we say "vector" coordinate system is a given, as you explained?
- earthicus 8y agoIf a coordinates are given, then they will be given with respect to a basis. However, it's entirely possible to do things more abstractly without introducing coordinates and bases to begin with, for example: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_(intrinsic_definition) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tensor_(intrinsic_definition)