Matrices and Transformations

Pettofrezzo, Anthony J.

ISBN 10: 0486636348 / ISBN 13: 9780486636344

Editore: Dover Publications, New York, NY, 1978

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133 pp. Tightly bound. Spine not compromised Text is free of markings. No ownership markings. Light bump at head of spine.

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• Titolo: Matrices and Transformations
• Editore: Dover Publications, New York, NY
• Data di pubblicazione: 1978
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0486636348
• ISBN 13: 9780486636344
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: Very Good
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
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Riassunto

This book presents an elementary and concrete approach to linear algebra that is both useful and essential for the beginning student and teacher of mathematics. Here are the fundamental concepts of matrix algebra, first in an intuitive framework and then in a more formal manner. A Variety of interpretations and applications of the elements and operations considered are included. In particular, the use of matrices in the study of transformations of the plane is stressed. The purpose of this book is to familiarize the reader with the role of matrices in abstract algebraic systems, and to illustrate its effective use as a mathematical tool in geometry.
The first two chapters cover the basic concepts of matrix algebra that are important in the study of physics, statistics, economics, engineering, and mathematics. Matrices are considered as elements of an algebra. The concept of a linear transformation of the plane and the use of matrices in discussing such transformations are illustrated in Chapter #. Some aspects of the algebra of transformations and its relation to the algebra of matrices are included here. The last chapter on eigenvalues and eigenvectors contains material usually not found in an introductory treatment of matrix algebra, including an application of the properties of eigenvalues and eigenvectors to the study of the conics. Considerable attention has been paid throughout to the formulation of precise definitions and statements of theorems. The proofs of most of the theorems are included in detail in this book. Matrices and Transformations assumes only that the reader has some understanding of the basic fundamentals of vector algebra. Pettofrezzo gives numerous illustrative examples, practical applications, and intuitive analogies. There are many instructive exercises with answers to the odd-numbered questions at the back. The exercises range from routine computations to proofs of theorems that extend the theory of the subject. Originally written for a series concerned with the mathematical training of teachers, and tested with hundreds of college students, this book can be used as a class or supplementary text for enrichments programs at the high school level, a one-semester college course, individual study, or for in-service programs.

Contenuti

1. Matrices 1.1 Definitions and Elementary Properties 1.2 Matrix Multiplication 1.3 Diagonal Matrices 1.4 Special Real Matrices 1.5 Special Complex Matrices 2. Inverse and Systems of Matrices 2.1 Determinants 2.2 Inverse of a Matrix 2.3 Systems of Matrices 2.4 Rank of a Matrix 2.5 Systems of Linear Equations 3. Transformation of the Plane 3.1 Mappings 3.2 Rotations 3.3 Reflections, Dilations, and Magnifications 3.4 Other Transformations 3.5 Linear Homogeneous Transformations 3.6 Orthogonal Matrices 3.7 Translations 3.8 Rigid Motion Transformations 4. Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors 4.1 Characteristic Functions 4.2 A Geometric Interpretaion of Eigenvectors 4.3 Some Theorems 4.4 Diagonalization of Matrices 4.5 The Hamilton-Cayley Theorem 4.6 Quadratic Forms 4.7 Classification of the Conics 4.8 Invariants for Conics Bibliography; Answers to Odd-Numbered Exercises; Index