Linear Algebra

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Technical:

Author:

Peter D. Lax

Year:

1996

Edition:

1

Publisher:

Wiley

Format:

Hardcover

Pages:

250
Exercises: Yes

Contents

1. Fundamentals

2. Duality

3. Linear Mappings

4. Matrices

5. Determinant and Trace

6. Spectral Theory

7. Euclidean Structure

8. Spectral Theory of Selfadjoint Mappings

9. Calculus of Vector and Matrix Valued Functions

10. Matrix Inequalities

11. Kinematics and Dynamics

12. Convexity

13. The Duality Theorem

14. Normed Linear Spaces

15. Linear Mappings between Normed Spaces

16. Positive Matrices

17. How to Solve Systems of Linear Equations

App. 1 Special Determinants

App. 2 Pfaff's Theorem

App. 3 Symplectic Matrices

App. 4 Tensor Product

App. 5 Lattices

App. 6 Fast Matrix Multiplication

App. 7 Gershgorin's Theorem

App. 8 The Multiplicity of Eigenvalues

This is an excellent text for mathematically-inclined readers who have some familiarity with matrices. Its approach is more abstract than other books, leading towards future study in infinite-dimensional vector spaces and functional analysis. Although Lax assumes no prior knowledge of linear algebra, he does cover the basics quickly and from a very general standpoint. His focus is on more advanced topics, including: spectral theory, calculus of vector-valued and matrix-valued functions, and duality theory.

If you are looking for a sophisticated treatment of linear algebra that emphasizes theory and deemphasizes matrix manipulations, I recommend this book highly.

See Also:


Ortega, James M. (1987). Matrix Theory: A Second Course is a gem among linear algebra books.


Strang, Gilbert (1988). Linear Algebra and its Applications is is the standard practical introduction to linear algebra.

 

 

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