Linear Algebra
An Introductory Approach
Charles W. Curtis(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
5th Edition
Published in December 1999
Book
Hardback
X, 337 pages
978-3-540-90992-7 (ISBN)
Description
This book is an introduction to linear algebra, designed as a textbook for upper-division courses. It includes the basic results on vector spaces over fields, determinants, the theory of a single linear transformation, and inner product spaces. Proofs of all the main theorems are given, with numerical examples, exercises, and applications to geometry, group theory, and differential equations.
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Series
Edition
5., corr. Printing
Language
German
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
37 Schaubilder
37 figs.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
655 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-90992-7 (9783540909927)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
12/1974
3rd Edition
Allyn & Bacon
€45.38
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Content
Introduction to Linear Algebra.- Vector Spaces and Systems of Linear Equations.- Linear Transformations and Matrices.- Vector Spaces with an Inner Product.- Determinants.- Polynomials and Complex Numbers.- The Theory of a Single Linear Transformation.- Dual Vector Spaces and Multilinear Algebra.- Orthogonal and Unitary Transformations.- Some Applications of Linear Algebra.- Bibliography (with Notes).- Solutions of Selected Exercises.- Symbols (Including Greek Letters).- Index.