Introduction to Matrices, Sets and Groups for Science Students (Dover Books on Mathematics) - Softcover

Stephenson, Geoffrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486650774 ISBN 13: 9780486650777

Publisher: Dover Publications Inc., 2016

Synopsis

This outstanding text offers undergraduate students of physics, chemistry, and engineering a concise, readable introduction to matrices, sets, and groups. Concentrating mainly on matrix theory, the book is virtually self-contained, requiring a minimum of mathematical knowledge and providing all the background necessary to develop a thorough comprehension of the subject.
Beginning with a chapter on sets, mappings, and transformations, the treatment advances to considerations of matrix algebra, inverse and related matrices, and systems of linear algebraic equations. Additional topics include eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation and functions of matrices, and group theory. Each chapter contains a selection of worked examples and many problems with answers, enabling readers to test their understanding and ability to apply concepts.

About this title

About the Author

G. Stephenson was Emeritus Reader in Mathematics, Imperial College of Science and Technology, University of London.

From the Back Cover

This outstanding text offers undergraduate students of physics, chemistry, and engineering a concise, readable introduction to matrices, sets, and groups. Concentrating mainly on matrix theory, the book is virtually self-contained, requiring a minimum of mathematical knowledge and providing all the background necessary to develop a thorough comprehension of the subject.
Beginning with a chapter on sets, mappings, and transformations, the treatment advances to considerations of matrix algebra, inverse and related matrices, and systems of linear algebraic equations. Additional topics include eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation and functions of matrices, and group theory. Each chapter contains a selection of worked examples and many problems with answers, enabling readers to test their understanding and ability to apply concepts.
Dover (2015) republication of the fourth edition, originally published by the Longman Group Ltd., London, 1974.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0486650774
• ISBN 13: 9780486650777
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 164