Book Description:
Master linear algebra with “Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition” by acclaimed author Gilbert Strang. This textbook offers crystal-clear explanations of essential concepts and showcases their real-world applications, making it an invaluable resource for students.
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition
ISBN: 978-0980232776
Author: Gilbert Strang
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Fifth Edition is a meticulously crafted text that serves as an excellent resource for students starting their journey in linear algebra. Authored by the distinguished professor Gilbert Strang, this book explains core concepts in a manner that is both clear and concise, focusing heavily on practical applications and illustrative examples.
The comprehensive coverage begins with foundational elements like vectors, matrices, and determinants and progressively covers more complex topics such as linear transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms.
Designed ideally for introductory courses, this edition not only simplifies learning with its straightforward narrative but also connects theory to practical real-world applications, enhancing students’ understanding of linear algebra’s importance.
About the Author
Gilbert Strang, a respected professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has written extensively on the subject of linear algebra, producing several pivotal texts that include Linear Algebra and Its Applications and Calculus. His contributions to the field make this text both authoritative and indispensable for students in mathematics and related disciplines.