Linear Algebra

Rigorous yet engaging, Linear Algebra offers a unified treatment of both matrix-oriented and theoretical approaches to the course.

Elizabeth S. Meckes (Author), Mark W. Meckes (Author)

9781107177901, Cambridge University Press

Hardback, published 24 May 2018

442 pages
26.1 x 18.4 x 2.4 cm, 1.09 kg

'It is a book well worth considering both for learning and teaching this important area of mathematics.' John Baylis, The Mathematical Gazette

Linear Algebra offers a unified treatment of both matrix-oriented and theoretical approaches to the course, which will be useful for classes with a mix of mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science students. Major topics include singular value decomposition, the spectral theorem, linear systems of equations, vector spaces, linear maps, matrices, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, linear independence, bases, coordinates, dimension, matrix factorizations, inner products, norms, and determinants.

1. Linear systems and vector spaces
2. Linear maps and matrices
3. Linear independence, bases, and coordinates
4. Inner products
5. Singular value decomposition and the spectral theorem
6. Determinants.

Subject Areas: Maths for engineers [TBJ], Technology, engineering, agriculture [T], Calculus & mathematical analysis [PBK], Algebra [PBF], Mathematics & science [P]