On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 12:29:07 -0700, Pierce Nichols
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>         Coordinate transforms like this are just a matter of multiplying 
>by a (pre-generated) matrix called a Jacobean and is remarkably close to 
>trivial once you understand the underlying mathematics. I understand the 
>physics guys consider Jacobeans so commonplace that they sometimes use 
>non-orthogonal and and even time-dependent coordinate systems when 
>convenient, such as magnetic field lines (Boozer coordinates).

(Head spinning)

This new science is truly remarkable.  Tell me again how you use
sheep's bladders to predict earthquakes?

-R

--
"Sutton is the beginning of wisdom -
but only the beginning."
                     -- Jeff Greason
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