Linear Algebra with Applications by Otto Bretscher (2012, Hardcover)

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PublisherPearson Education
ISBN-100321796977
ISBN-139780321796974
eBay Product ID (ePID)143551646

Product Key Features

Number of Pages528 Pages
Publication NameLinear Algebra with Applications
LanguageEnglish
SubjectAlgebra / Linear, General
Publication Year2012
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaMathematics
AuthorOtto Bretscher
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight41.6 Oz
Item Length10.1 in
Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number5
Intended AudienceCollege Audience
LCCN2012-017551
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal512/.5
Table Of Content1. Linear Equations 1.1 Introduction to Linear Systems 1.2 Matrices, Vectors, and Gauss-Jordan Elimination 1.3 On the Solutions of Linear Systems; Matrix Algebra 2. Linear Transformations 2.1 Introduction to Linear Transformations and Their Inverses 2.2 Linear Transformations in Geometry 2.3 Matrix Products 2.4 The Inverse of a Linear Transformation 3. Subspaces of Rn and Their Dimensions 3.1 Image and Kernel of a Linear Transformation 3.2 Subspace of Rn ; Bases and Linear Independence 3.3 The Dimension of a Subspace of Rn 3.4 Coordinates 4. Linear Spaces 4.1 Introduction to Linear Spaces 4.2 Linear Transformations and Isomorphisms 4.3 The Matrix of a Linear Transformation 5. Orthogonality and Least Squares 5.1 Orthogonal Projections and Orthonormal Bases 5.2 Gram-Schmidt Process and QR Factorization 5.3 Orthogonal Transformations and Orthogonal Matrices 5.4 Least Squares and Data Fitting 5.5 Inner Product Spaces 6. Determinants 6.1 Introduction to Determinants 6.2 Properties of the Determinant 6.3 Geometrical Interpretations of the Determinant; Cramer's Rule 7. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 7.1 Diagonalization 7.2 Finding the Eigenvalues of a Matrix 7.3 Finding the Eigenvectors of a Matrix 7.4 More on Dynamical Systems 7.5 Complex Eigenvalues 7.6 Stability 8. Symmetric Matrices and Quadratic Forms 8.1 Symmetric Matrices 8.2 Quadratic Forms 8.3 Singular Values 9. Linear Differential Equations 9.1 An Introduction to Continuous Dynamical Systems 9.2 The Complex Case: Euler's Formula 9.3 Linear Differential Operators and Linear Differential Equations Appendix A. Vectors Appendix B: Techniques of Proof Answers to Odd-numbered Exercises Subject Index Name Index
SynopsisOffering the most geometric presentation available, Linear Algebra with Applications, Fifth Edition emphasizes linear transformations as a unifying theme. This elegant textbook combines a user-friendly presentation with straightforward, lucid language to clarify and organize the techniques and applications of linear algebra. Exercises and examples make up the heart of the text, with abstract exposition kept to a minimum. Exercise sets are broad and varied and reflect the author's creativity and passion for this course. This revision reflects careful review and appropriate edits throughout, while preserving the order of topics of the previous edition.
LC Classification NumberQA184.2.B73 2013
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