Jacobian Definition and 169 Threads

  1. A

    Kernel vector of statics Jacobian

    Hi all, I was reading an article that utilized a 3x4 statics Jacobian and said to calculate the kernel vector: You can row by row, where Where Ai is the statics Jacobian with the ith column removed. The problem is I have a 3x3 statics Jacobian, so if I remove the ith column I will end up...
  2. binbagsss

    Method of Characteristics, PDE, Jacobian condition Q

    Hi, I'm looking at the Jacobian condition which is ## J= a \frac{dy_{0}}{ds}-b\frac{dx_0}{ds}## where the pde takes the form ##c= a\frac{\partial u}{\partial x} + b \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} ##, where ##a=\frac{\partial x}{\partial \tau } ##, ##b=\frac{\partial y}{\partial \tau }##...
  3. U

    How do I account for a Jacobian when changing coordinates for two particles?

    I am computing matrix elements of a two body quantum-mechanical potential, which take the form V_{k l m n} = \int d^3 r_1 d^3 r_2 e^{-i k \cdot r_1} e^{-i l \cdot r_2} V( | r_1-r_2 | ) e^{i m \cdot r_1} e^{i n \cdot r_2} To do this integral, I make the change of coordinates...
  4. M

    Calculating Numerical Jacobian for Matrices A and B: Step-by-Step Guide

    Hi, I have two numerical matrices, A is 150*1 matrix (A=rand(150,1)) and B is a 1*5 matrix (B=rand(1,7)), and I need to have the jacobian of A with respect to B, that should be a 150*7 matrix, anyone help is appreciated. Mathias
  5. C

    How Does the Kronecker Delta Lead to the Identity of Jacobians?

    Dear all, I was revising on a bit of tensor calculus, when I stumbled upon this: $$\delta^i_j = \frac{\partial y^i}{\partial x^\alpha} \frac{\partial x^\alpha}{\partial y^j}$$ And the next statement reads, "this expression yields: $$|\frac{\partial y^i}{\partial x^j}|...
  6. J

    Derivatives of Jacobian Matrices: t^2-s^2, ts

    x=t^2-s^2, y=ts,u=x,v=-y a) compute derivative matrices \vec{D}f(x,y) = \left[\begin{array}{cc}2t&-2s\\s&t\end{array}\right] \vec{D}f(u,v) = \left[\begin{array}{cc}1&0\\0&-1\end{array}\right] b) express (u,v) in terms of (t,s) f(u(x,y),v(x,y) = (t^2-s^2,-(ts)) c) Evaluate \vec{D}(u,v)...
  7. G

    Order of rows in the Jacobian arbitrary?

    I just wanted to verify which order you put the rows of the Jacobian. If your initial variables are (x,y) and change to new variables u(x,y)=f(x,y) and v(x,y)=g(x,y), then you'll get a Jacobian. If this Jacobian is negative, would you change your definition to u(x,y)=g(x,y) and v(x,y)=f(x,y)...
  8. Feodalherren

    Jacobian transformation and 2D curl

    Umm what just happened? I understand as far as u=x+y and v = y/x and when he does the 2d curl. What I don't get is the step thereafter when he flips it. How does he know to flip it? Further, when he flips it wouldn't that make the dvdu inside the integral cancel and hence leave him with dxdy?
  9. Feodalherren

    Jacobian transformation, find new limits

    Homework Statement Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution What I don't understand is how I'm supposed to find those limits for U and V. That's not at all what I'm getting. I've tried solving for the max and min x,y coordinates from the given graphs but that doesn't yield...
  10. G

    How Does the Jacobian Matrix Impact Collision Response in Physics Engines?

    Hello, I'm trying to make my own physics engine. I've already made one with momentum and an very easy collision solver, but it was creepy and full of bugs because I solved the contacts one after another. Then I read about the difference between iterative and single pass algotrithms and I...
  11. H

    Constant Jacobian transformation of an inertial frame

    Suppose we do a constant Jacobian transformation (which is not Lorentz) of a SR (inertial) frame, by using four linear change of variables equations. This defines an apparent field with a constant metric (which is not the SR metric) in which there is relative acceleration of separation. From...
  12. J

    Is the Jacobian Equal to the Quotient of Scale Factors?

    In somewhere in wikipedia, I found a "shortcut" for compute the jacobian, the formula is: \frac{\partial(q_1 , q_2 , q_3)}{\partial (x, y, z)} = h_1 h_2 h_3 where q represents the coordinate of other system and h its factor of scale. I know that this relationship is true. What I'd like of...
  13. M

    MHB How do I calculate the Jacobian for a convolution?

    Hello! :o Having the transformation t=τ+p, I want to calculate the jacobian $\frac{J(t,τ)}{J(τ,p)}$. Isn't it $$ \frac{J(t,τ)}{J(τ,p)}=\begin{vmatrix} \frac{ \vartheta t}{\vartheta τ}& \frac{\vartheta t}{\vartheta p} \\ \frac{\vartheta τ}{\vartheta τ} & \frac{\varthetaτ }{\vartheta p}...
  14. U

    Jacobian in spherical coordinates?

    Hi, Started to learn about Jacobians recently and found something I do not understand. Say there is a vector field F(r, phi, theta), and I want to find the flux across the surface of a sphere. eg: ∫∫F⋅dA Do I need to use the Jacobian if the function is already in spherical...
  15. I

    Jacobian Determinant/ mult. variable implicit differentiation

    Homework Statement Let F: x^2 + y^2 - z^2 + 2xy - 1 = 0 and G: x^3 + y^3 - 5y - 4 = 0. Calculate dz/dx. Note: This is NOT the partial derivative ∂z/∂x. I do not need help in taking the derivative of many polynomials. What I need help in is setting up a Jacobian determinant to evaluate this...
  16. O

    Jacobian transformation problem

    Homework Statement Find surface inside four boundary curves: xy = 4 , xy=8 , y=5x , y=15x using the transformation: u=xy , v=\frac{y}{x} Homework Equations I'm getting the new bounds to be: 4 < u < 8 , -15 < v < -5 OR 5 < v < 15 Jacobian is \frac{1}{2v}The Attempt at a...
  17. Fredrik

    Determine the function from a simple condition on its Jacobian matrix.

    ##\phi:\mathbb R^4\to\mathbb R^4## is a smooth function such that ##J_\phi(x)^T\eta J_\phi(x)=\eta##, where ##J_\phi(x)## is the Jacobian matrix of ##\phi## at x, and ##\eta## is defined by $$\eta=\begin{pmatrix}-1 & 0 & 0 & 0\\ 0 & 1 & 0 & 0\\ 0 & 0 & 1 & 0\\ 0 & 0 & 0 & 1\end{pmatrix}.$$ I...
  18. Rorshach

    How to Solve Commutators Using the Jacobian?

    Homework Statement Hello:) My problem is as follows: Determine the following commutators: [px2,x],[pxx2],[px2,x2],[]. The calculation can be done in two ways, either by inserting a test function, and using the explicit expressions for the operators, or by utilizing Jacobi identity and using...
  19. A

    Inverse kinematics: Defining a Jacobian of rotation

    I'm working on an inverse kinematics problem (I make video games), and I'm reaching a bit beyond my education. Right now, I've got an algorithm that solves the basic IK equation for a chain of rigid bodies connected by joints by approximately inverting ##J\Delta\theta = e##. Where ##\theta##...
  20. X

    A question about Jacobian when doing coordinates transformation

    Hi, When I do the following transformation: $$ X_1=x_1+x_2 \\ X_2=x_2 $$ It turns out that the Jacobian ##\partial (X_1,X_2)/\partial (x_1,x_2)## is 1. But we have: $$ dx_1dx_1+dx_1dx_2=d(x_1+x_2)dx_2=dX_1dX_2=|\partial (X_1,X_2)/\partial (x_1,x_2)|dx_1dx_2=dx_1dx_2 $$ So we...
  21. A

    Scale factors and the Jacobian Matrix

    So here is my problem: I'm very bad when using coordinates others than cartesian ones, and I know taking Mechanics of Lagrange and Hamilton and I fin difficult to find the velocities expressions in curvilinear coordinates. So here is my question: is there anyway to relate the scale factors...
  22. D

    Question on how to efficiently compute a jacobian

    Hello, I was starting with an equation using hooke's law and with a damping factor appended to it. The equation is to calculate the x,y, and z components of the resulting force, as a vector. The hooke's law portion uses the current position in calculating the force (x, y, and z position...
  23. B

    Jacobian determinant in multiple integration

    In what kind of math course would one learn the proof of the theorem that introduces the Jacobian to computing multiple integrals under various transformations? My calculus textbook has this theorem, and uses it to derive the triple integral formulas for cylindrical and spherical coordinates...
  24. U

    What's wrong with my Jacobian of polar coordinates?

    Homework Statement Change of coordinates from rectangular (x,y) to polar (r,θ). Not sure what's wrong with my working.. Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution
  25. C

    How do I solve a Jacobian problem involving a determinant?

    Not sure if this is where I should put this but currently I am taking math for econ and we are on special determinants (jacobian, Hessian, Bordered Hessian, some Leontiff) So I have this problem in my notes that I am basically basing my exam studying around since the book isn't the best. It...
  26. P

    Order of variables in a Jacobian?

    Hi, Homework Statement I was hoping someone could please explain the order of variables in a Jacobian. I mean, once the dependent and independent variables have been identified, how should the Jacobian be formulated. For instance, supposing I have two implicit functions F(x,y,u,v) and...
  27. mnb96

    Question on Jacobian with function composition and inverse functions

    Hello, let's suppose I have two functions \phi:U\rightarrow V, and T:V\rightarrow V that are both diffeomorphisms having inverse. Furthermore T is linear. I consider the function f(u) = (\phi^{-1}\circ T \circ \phi)(u), where \circ is the composition of functions. Since T is linear, we...
  28. mnb96

    Question on Jacobian determinant

    Hello, it is true that linear transformations have constant Jacobian determinant. Is the converse true? That is, if a transformation has constant Jacobian determinant, then is it necessarily linear?
  29. G

    Jacobian in path integral equal to one?

    Consider: \int d\phi e^{iS[\phi]}=\int d\phi' J e^{iS'[\phi']} where J is the Jacobian. If the transformation of variables to phi' is a symmetry of the action [i.e., S'=S], then this becomes: \int d\phi e^{iS[\phi]}=\int d\phi' J e^{iS[\phi']} But doesn't this imply that the Jacobian has...
  30. W

    Quantile function after Jacobian transformation

    I am dealing with a random variable which is a transformation of another random variable of the form: Y:=aX^b+c The pdf of the random variable X is known and for the sake of example let it be exponential distribution or any other distribution with known and commonly available quantile...
  31. F

    The role of the Jacobian in the Implicit Function Theorem

    I am trying to understand the role of the Jacobian in the Implicit Function Theorem. However, I have had a hard time finding any discussions that use the Jacobian and are accessible for my level. http://mathworld.wolfram.com/ImplicitFunctionTheorem.html has been the best thing I have found...
  32. I

    Why do Jacobian transformations in probability densities require a reciprocal?

    Why is it that if you have: U=g_1 (x, y), \quad V = g_2 (x,y) X = h_1 (u,v), \quad Y = h_2 (u,v) Then: f_{U,V} (u,v) du dv = f_{X,Y} (h_1(u,v), h_2 (u,v)) \left|J(h_1(u,v),h_2(u,v))\right|^{-1} dxdy While when doing variable transformations in calculus, you have: du dv =...
  33. H

    Are All Integrals Solvable by Changing Coordinate Systems?

    Before I ask my question, I'll lead up to it through an example. Just for reference, I have only taken up to Calc 3 and haven't taken Vector Calc. Let's look at this definite integral: ∫∫cos(x^2+y^2)dxdy The bounds on the outer integral is from 0 to 1 while the bounds on the inner integral...
  34. I

    Jacobian Transformation - new domain of integration

    Homework Statement I need to compute the following using the Jacobian: \int\int_D \frac{x-y}{x+y} dxdy Where D = \left\{(x,y):x\geq 0, y\geq 0, x+y \leq 1\right\} Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I've made the transformation: s=x+y \qquad t = x-y My problem is finding the...
  35. A

    Jacobian Matrix for Polar Coordinates

    Hi, I need some help understanding the solution to a problem. Equations: x = r.cos(θ) y = r.sin(θ) r = x2 + y2 theta = arctan(y/x)Question: Determine the Jacobian Matrix for (x,y)T and for (r, θ)T SOLUTION: I understand and can compute by myself the Jacobian for (x,y)T, but the solution to...
  36. R

    Solving for Variables using the Jacobian Transformation

    Homework Statement what routine algebra are they talking about. I don't see how they got x = u/3 - v/3 or y = 2u/3 +v/3
  37. J

    Neutron Time of Flight Jacobian

    Dear Forum, I have been given a DT fusion spectrum where neutrons are produced in the following reactions, DT = 14.1 MeV DD = 2.45 MeV TT = 0-9.8 MeV (three body spectrum) The spectrum is given in the form dN/dE. I have converted this spectrum into the dE/dE by multipling the...
  38. H

    What Is the Difference Between a Transition Matrix and a Jacobian?

    Hi: I`m new here, can someone tell me which is the difference between the transition matrix and the Jacobian?, I did some exercises of the both topics, but How is it related? Thanks for the attention Sorry for my English writing, but English is not my native language.
  39. Demon117

    Jacobian matrix determinant vanishes

    What exactly does it mean when the determinant of a Jacobian matrix vanishes? Does that imply that the coordinate transformation is not a good one? How do you know if you coordinate transformation is a good one or a bad one?
  40. S

    Help with Changing of variables, Jacobian, Double Integrals?

    Homework Statement Show that T(u,v) = (u2 - v2, 2uv) maps to the triangle = {(u,v): 0 ≤ v ≤ u ≤ 4} to the domain D bounded by x=0, y=0, and y2 = 1024 - 64x. Use T to evaluate ∬D sqrt(x2+y2) dxdy Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution x=u2-v2 y=2uv Jacobian= 4u2+4v2 dudv I guess the...
  41. ElijahRockers

    Derivative and Jacobian of a transformation

    Homework Statement For the transformation, draw the lattice lines, calculate the derivative, and calculate the Jacobian. x=rcos\theta y=rsin\theta The Attempt at a Solution I drew the lattice lines correctly. What I am confused about is the derivative. Since x and y are both...
  42. Char. Limit

    Can u-substitution be described as a Jacobian?

    So u-substitution is used to make an effective change of variables in one-dimensional calculus. Jacobian determinants are used to make a change of variables in two or higher-dimensional calculus. Can a u-substitution be thought of as a one-dimensional Jacobian determinant? And on an entirely...
  43. H

    MATLAB I want to compute the Jacobian of a function in Matlab

    Hi, I have a function of the form: function r=d(f,j) if (j==1) r=3*f(1)+f(3)*f(2)-3; elseif(j==2) r=f(1)+2*f(2)-4; else r=f(1)*f(2)*f(3)-1; end and I would like to be able to numerically compute the Jacobian for such a function. I have a method of computing the Jacobian...
  44. I

    Surface integral problem - don't need to use Jacobian for polar?

    Homework Statement Evaluate the surface integral. ∫∫S x^2*z^2 dS S is the part of the cone z^2 = x^2 + y^2 that lies between the planes z = 1 and z = 3. Homework Equations \int \int _{S}F dS = \int \int _D F(r(u,v))|r_u\times r_v|dA x=rcos(\theta) y=rsin(\theta) The Attempt...
  45. T

    Jacobian Change of Variables Question

    Homework Statement Evaulate the integral making an appropriate change of variables. \int\int_R(x+y)e^{x^2-y^2}dA where R is the parallelogram enclosed by the lines x-2y=0, x-2y=4, 3x-y=1, 3x-y=8 . Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I'm not sure what change of variables I should...
  46. B

    JacCalculating Jacobian Matrix for System of Differential Equations

    Greetings all, I hope someone out there in the vast hinterland of the internet can help. I'm trying to calculate the lyapunov exponent for a system of differential equations. Now I can do this just fine for a system involving only first order derivatives such the Lorenz system, however, and...
  47. Z

    Jacobian Matrix of Residuals

    There are 2 parameters in the Gamma distribution, alpha and beta. If sample 500 of the Gamma random variable, there unbiased mean and variance can be estimated by the sample moments. If it is also interested to estimate the variance and covariance of the parameters, alpha and beta; Jacobian...
  48. Y

    What Are the Best Resources for Understanding Jacobian and Hessian Matrices?

    Can someone direct me to a good deep exposition of Jacobians and Hessians? I am especially looking for stuff that pertains to their being generalizations of derivatives of vector and scalar functions as well as div, grad, curl. Book sources or web links are appreciated.
  49. S

    Proof - Substitution, Jacobian, etc.

    Hello! I recently tried to prove following theorem: Let \phi:B\to\mathbb{R}^2 be a diffeomorphism (regular, injective mapping). Then \int_{\phi(B)}f(\mathbf{x})\,\mathrm{d}x=\int_{B}f(\phi(\mathbf{t}))\left|{\mathrm{det}}\mathbf{J}_{\phi}\right|\mathrm{d}t With following I can't proof...
  50. J

    Can the Jacobian of an Inverse Transformation Prove to be 1?

    Hi guys, let's say I have a transformation T from (p,q) to (u,v). The inverse transformation would be T^{-1} from (u,v) to (p,q) Now, J(T) = u_{p}v_{q} - u_{q}v_{p}. On the other hand, J(T^{-1})= p_{u}q_v - p_{v}q_{u}. But |J(T)J(T^{-1})| = 0 and not equal to 1. I know it's supposed to be 1...
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