Advanced Linear Algebra

Written in clear and concise language, this book covers the standard topics in a second linear algebra course. The book first introduces general fields and emphasizes matrix algebra over finite fields and complex numbers. It then proceeds to cover vector spaces in depth, addressing vector spaces over general fields. Also discussed are sta

List of contents

Fields and Matrix Algebra. Vector Spaces. Linear Transformations. The Jordan Canonical Form. Inner Product and Normed Vector Spaces. Constructing New Vector Spaces from Given Ones. How to Use Linear Algebra. How to Start Your Own Research Project. Answers to Exercises.

About the author

Hugo J. Woerdeman, PhD, professor, Department of Mathematics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Summary

Written in clear and concise language, this book covers the standard topics in a second linear algebra course. The book first introduces general fields and emphasizes matrix algebra over finite fields and complex numbers. It then proceeds to cover vector spaces in depth, addressing vector spaces over general fields. Also discussed are sta

Product details

• Authors: Hugo Woerdeman
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.10.2024
• EAN: 9781032921402
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3292140-2
• No. of pages: 350
• Series: Textbooks in Mathematics
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Arithmetic, algebra; Algebra, MATHEMATICS / Algebra / General