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In 1937, the theory of matrices was 75 years old. This work discusses topics such as vectors, bases, adjoints, eigenvalues and the characteristic polynomials, up to and including the properties of Hermitian and orthogonal matrices. It ends with an appendix of historical notes on the development of the theory of matrices, and a bibliography.

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Matrices and vectors Algebraic operations with matrices. The characteristic equation Invariant factors and elementary divisors Vector polynomials. Singular matric polynomials Compound matrices Symmetric, skew, and hermitian matrices Commutative matrices Functions of matrices The automorphic transformation of a bilinear form Linear associative algebras Notes Bibliography Index to bibliography Index.

Lectures on Matrices

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      Publisher: MP-AMM American Mathematical
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/1/1939 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780821846100, 978-0821846100
      ISBN10: 0821846108

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      Book Synopsis
      In 1937, the theory of matrices was 75 years old. This work discusses topics such as vectors, bases, adjoints, eigenvalues and the characteristic polynomials, up to and including the properties of Hermitian and orthogonal matrices. It ends with an appendix of historical notes on the development of the theory of matrices, and a bibliography.

      Table of Contents
      Matrices and vectors Algebraic operations with matrices. The characteristic equation Invariant factors and elementary divisors Vector polynomials. Singular matric polynomials Compound matrices Symmetric, skew, and hermitian matrices Commutative matrices Functions of matrices The automorphic transformation of a bilinear form Linear associative algebras Notes Bibliography Index to bibliography Index.

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