| Linear Algebra and Group Theory Contributor(s): Smirnov, V. I. (Author), Silverman, Richard A. (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0486482227 ISBN-13: 9780486482224 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $26.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: August 2011 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Algebra - Linear - Mathematics | Group Theory |
| Dewey: 512.5 |
| LCCN: 2011006161 |
| Series: Dover Books on Mathematics |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.3" W x 8.4" (1.05 lbs) 464 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Derived from an encyclopedic six-volume survey, this accessible text by a prominent Soviet mathematician offers a concrete approach to linear algebra and group theory that emphasizes applications. Containing material not otherwise available to English-language readers, it forms a highly suitable text for undergraduate students of mathematics as well as a reference for mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and engineers. The three-part approach begins with an exposition of the properties of determinants and systems of equations, including correlative material on applications. The second part provides a simple but complete treatment of matrix theory, covering covariance, contravariance, tensor algebra, eigenvalues, infinite-dimensional spaces, and reduction of matrices to canonical forms. The final section introduces various ideas of group theory, with particular emphasis on rotation and Lorentz groups. A large and rich set of problems, complete with hints and answers, concludes each chapter. |