| Description |
1 online resource (423 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Contents; Preface; Our Style; Acknowledgments; PART ONE: The Weyr Form and Its Properties; 1. Background Linear Algebra; 2. The Weyr Form; 3. Centralizers; 4. The Module Setting; PART TWO: Applications of the Weyr Form; 5. Gerstenhaber's Theorem; 6. Approximate Simultaneous Diagonalization; 7. Algebraic Varieties; Bibliography; Index; A; C; E; H; K; M; P; S; T; W; Z |
| Summary |
The Weyr matrix canonical form is a largely unknown cousin of the Jordan canonical form. Discovered by Eduard Weyr in 1885, the Weyr form outperforms the Jordan form in a number of mathematical situations, yet it remains somewhat of a mystery, even to many who are skilled in linear algebra. Written in an engaging style, this book presents various advanced topics in linear algebra linked through the Weyr form. Kevin O'Meara, John Clark, and Charles Vinsonhaler develop the Weyr form from scratch and include an algorithm for computing it. A fascinating duality exists between the Weyr form and the |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Algebras, Linear.
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MATHEMATICS -- Algebra -- Linear.
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Algebras, Linear.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Clark, John, 1943 October 4-
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Vinsonhaler, Charles Irvin, 1942-
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| LC no. |
2011003565 |
| ISBN |
9780199878178 |
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019987817X |
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1283232359 |
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9781283232357 |
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0199793735 |
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9780199793730 |
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