Linear Algebra and Its Applications
Peter D. Lax (2007)
linear-algebraspectral-theoryfunctional-analysis
About This Book
Lax’s book stands apart from typical linear algebra texts by treating the subject as a living part of mathematics with deep connections to analysis and applications.
Key Features
- Emphasis on linear maps over matrices
- Early introduction of spectral theory
- Connections to differential equations
- Numerical analysis perspective
- Preparation for functional analysis
Why This Book Matters
His perspective as a leading analyst brings insights about spectral theory, functional analysis, and numerical methods that are absent from more elementary treatments.