The Linear Algebra Survival Guide: Illustrated with Mathematica

by Fred Szabo

Overview

The Linear Algebra Survival Guide offers a concise introduction to the difficult core topics of linear algebra, guiding you through the powerful graphic displays and visualization of Mathematica that make the most abstract theories seem simple - allowing you to tackle realistic problems using simple mathematical manipulations. This resource is therefore a guide to learning the content of Mathematica in a practical way, enabling you to manipulate potential solutions/outcomes, and learn creatively. No starting knowledge of the Mathematica system is required to use the book. Desktop, laptop, web-based versions of Mathematica are available on all major platforms. Mathematica Online for tablet and smartphone systems are also under development and increases the reach of the guide as a general reference, teaching and learning tool.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780124095205
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	02/04/2015
Pages:	438
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Author of:

The Linear Algebra Survival Guide, 1st Edition

Actuaries' Survival Guide, 2nd Edition

Actuaries' Survival Guide, 1st Edition

Linear Algebra: An Introduction using Maple, 1st Edition

Linear Algebra: An Introduction using Mathematica, 1st Edition

Fred E. Szabo is professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Concordia University in Canada. He completed his undergraduate studies at Oxford University under the guidance of Sir Michael Dummett and received a Ph.D. in mathematics from McGill University under the supervision of Joachim Lambek. After postdoctoral studies at Oxford University and visiting professorships at several European universities, he returned to Concordia University as a faculty member and dean of graduate studies. For more than twenty years, he developed methods for the teaching of mathematics with technology. In 2012 he was honored at the annual Wolfram Technology Conference for his work on "A New Kind of Learning" with a Wolfram Innovator Award. He is currently professor and Provost Fellow at Concordia University.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Linear Systems Chapter 2: Matrix Algebra Chapter 3: Determinants Chapter 4: Vector SpacesChapter 5: Linear TransformationsChapter 6: Eigenvalues and EigenvectorsChapter 7: Norms and Inner ProductsChapter 8: OrthogonallyChapter 9: Singular Values and Singular Vectors

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Learn linear algebra in an enjoyable and fun way, through visualization and easy computation

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"...most useful for the Mathematica aspects, and that for tyros or occasional users. " —MAA.org

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