Matrix Methods
Applied Linear Algebra
3rd Edition
Published on 4. September 2008
416 pages
978-0-08-092225-6 (ISBN)
Description
Matrix Methods: Applied Linear Algebra, Third Edition, as a textbook, provides a unique and comprehensive balance between the theory and computation of matrices. The application of matrices is not just for mathematicians. The use by other disciplines has grown dramatically over the years in response to the rapid changes in technology. Matrix methods is the essence of linear algebra and is what is used to help physical scientists; chemists, physicists, engineers, statisticians, and economists solve real world problems.
- Applications like Markov chains, graph theory and Leontief Models are placed in early chapters
- Readability- The prerequisite for most of the material is a firm understanding of algebra
- New chapters on Linear Programming and Markov Chains
- Appendix referencing the use of technology, with special emphasis on computer algebra systems (CAS) MATLAB
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Edition
3rd ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
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ISBN-13
978-0-08-092225-6 (9780080922256)
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12/2008
3rd Edition
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05/2014
1st Edition
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Persons
Richard Bronson is a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at Fairleigh Dickinson University and is Senior Executive Assistant to the President. Ph.D., in Mathematics from Stevens Institute of Technology. He has written several books and numerous articles on Mathematics. He has served as Interim Provost of the Metropolitan Campus, and has been Acting Dean of the College of Science and Engineering at the university in New JerseyGabriel B. Costa is currently a visiting professor at the United States Military Academy at West Point and is on the faculty at Seton Hall. And is an engineer. He holds many titles and fills them with distinction. He has a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mathematics from Stevens Institute of Technology. He has also co-authored another Academic Press book with Richard Bronson, Matrix Methods.
Content
Chapter 1: Matrices Chapter 2: Simultaneous Linear Equations Chapter 3: The Inverse Chapter 4: Linear Programming Chapter 5: Determinants Chapter 6: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors Chapter 7: Matrix Calculus Chapter 8: Linear Differential Equations Chapter 9: Markov Chains Chapter 10: Real Inner Products and Least Squares Appendix: Computational Tools and technology
