Linear Algebra Thoroughly Explained

Linear Algebra Thoroughly Explained provides a comprehensive introduction to the subject suitable for adoption as a self-contained text for courses at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The clear and comprehensive presentation of the basic theory is illustrated throughout with an abundance of worked examples.

The book is written for teachers and students of linear algebra at all levels and across mathematics and the applied sciences, particularly physics and engineering. It will also be an invaluable addition to research libraries as a comprehensive resource book for the subject.

Klappentext

The author of this book was Professor of Theoretical Physics at the University of Belgrade. The book is based on lectures he gave there to both undergraduate and postgraduate students over a period of several decades. It sets out to explain Linear Algebra from its fundamentals to the most advanced level. A special feature of this book is its didactical approach, with a myriad of thoroughly worked examples and excellent illustrations, which allows the reader to approach the subject from any level and to proceed to that of the most advanced applications. Throughout, the subject is explained with painstaking care.

Inhalt

Vector Spaces.- Linear Mappings and Linear Systems.- Inner-Product Vector Spaces (Euclidean and Unitary Spaces).- Dual Spaces and the Change of Basis.- The Eigen Problem or Diagonal Form of Representing Matrices.- Tensor Product of Unitary Spaces.- The Dirac Notation in Quantum Mechanics: Dualism between Unitary Spaces (Sect. 4.1) and Isodualism between Their Superspaces (Sect. 4.7).