Vectors, matrices and geometry /
This book introduces the important concepts of finite-dimensional vector spaces through the careful study of Euclidean geometry. In turn, methods of linear algebra are then used in the study of coordinate transformations through which a complete classification of conic sections and quadric surfaces...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Hong Kong [China] :
Hong Kong University Press,
[1994]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This book introduces the important concepts of finite-dimensional vector spaces through the careful study of Euclidean geometry. In turn, methods of linear algebra are then used in the study of coordinate transformations through which a complete classification of conic sections and quadric surfaces is obtained. |
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| Item Description: | "... last volume of a three-book series written for Sixth Form students and first-year undergraduates. It introduces the important concepts of finite-dimensional vector spaces through the careful study of Euclidean geometry."--page [4] of Cover. Includes index. Issued as part of UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (1 electronic text (viii, 348 pages) :) : illustrations, digital fil |
| ISBN: | 9789882203037 |