Matrices
Methods and Applications
Stephen Barnett(Author)
Clarendon Press
Published in May 1990
Book
Hardback
466 pages
978-0-19-859665-3 (ISBN)
Description
Techniques of matrix theory find wide application throughout engineering and the physical, life, and social sciences. Consequently, matrix methods comprise an important component in any "tool kit" of applied mathematics. This textbook provides an up-to-date account of these methods suitable for both undergraduates and more advanced students. The author's aim has been to provide a down-to-earch approach with results illustrated with many examples drawn from the areas of application. The range of topics covered is large: from basic matrix algebra to advanced concepts such as generalized inverses and Hadamard matrices, and applications to error-correcting codes, control theory and linear programming. Practicalities are borne in mind throughout and numerous exercises (with answers) will make the book ideal for students. Research workers too will benefit from the accessible accounts of advanced matrix techniques which they use.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
line drawings, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
730 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-859665-3 (9780198596653)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
How matrices arise; basic algebra of matrices; unique solution of linear equations; determinant and inverse; rank, non-unique solution of equations, and applications; eigenvalues and eigenvectors; quadratic and hermitian forms; canonical forms; matrix functions; generalized inverses; polynomials, stability, and matrix equations; polynomial and rational matrices; patterned matrices; miscellaneous topics.