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    Quadratic Forms and Matrices: An Introductory Approach
    Quadratic Forms and Matrices: An Introductory Approach
    Quadratic Forms and Matrices: An Introductory Approach
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    Quadratic Forms and Matrices: An Introductory Approach

    By N. A. Yefimov

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    Quadratic Forms and Matrices: An Introductory Approach focuses on the principles, processes, methodologies, and approaches involved in the study of quadratic forms and matrices. The publication first offers information on the general theory of quadratic curves, including reduction to canonical form of the general equation of a quadratic curve, invariants and classification, reduction to canonical form of the equation of a quadratic curve with center at the origin, and transformation of coordinates in the plane. The text then examines the general theory of quadratic surfaces. Topics include transformation of rectangular coordinates in space; general deductions based on the formulas for the transformation of coordinates; reduction to canonical form of the equation of a quadric with center at the origin; and reduction to canonical form of the general equation of a quadric surface. The manuscript ponders on linear transformations and matrices, including reduction of a quadratic form to canonical form; reduction to canonical form of the matrix of a symmetric linear transformation of space; change of the matrix of a linear transformation due to a change of basis; and geometric meaning of the determinant of a linear transformation. The publication is a vital reference for researchers interested in the study of quadratic forms and matrices.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAcademic Press
    Release dateMay 12, 2014
    ISBN9781483267678
    Quadratic Forms and Matrices: An Introductory Approach
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    N. A. Yefimov

    Nikolay Aleksandrovich Yefimov holds the Ph.D. degree in Institute for Problems in Materials Science of National Academy of Science of Ukraine (IPMS), Kiev, Ukraine in 2000. Since 2015, he has been working as a leading researcher in IPMS. Nikolay Yefimov graduated from the Kiev Polytechnic Institute in 1992 with a specialization in "physics of metals". Nikolay Yefimov is author of more than 120 scientific publication, including monograph Quasicrystals and nano-quasicrystals are new promising materials. In: Promising materials, Vitebsk, Belarus, 2009.

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