= Ricci calculus
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Ricci calculus, also known as tensor calculus, is a mathematical framework used primarily in the field of differential geometry and theoretical physics. It provides a systematic way to handle tensors, which are mathematical objects that can be used to represent various physical quantities, including those in general relativity and continuum mechanics. The term "Ricci calculus" is often associated with the work of the Italian mathematician Gregorio Ricci-Curbastro, who developed the formalism in the late 19th century.
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