TY - BOOK AU - Zhang,Fuzhen TI - Matrix theory: basic results and techniques T2 - Universitext SN - 9788184896688 AV - QA188 .Z47 1999 U1 - 512.9434 21 PY - 2010///, c1999 CY - New Delhi PB - Springer (India) KW - Matrices N1 - Includes bibliographical references (p. 265-272) and index; 1; Elementary Linear Algebra Review --; 2; Partitioned Matrices --; 3; Matrix Polynomials and Canonical Forms --; 4; Special Types of Matrices --; 5; Unitary Matrices and Contractions --; 6; Positive Semidefinite Matrices --; 7; Hermitian Matrices --; 8; Normal Matrices N2 - The aim of this book is to concisely present fundamental ideas, results, and techniques in linear algebra and mainly matrix theory; The book can be used as a text or a supplement for a linear algebra and matrix theory class or seminar for advanced undergraduate or graduate students. The only prerequisite is a decent background in elementary linear algebra and calculus. The book can also serve as a reference for instructors and researchers in the fields of algebra, matrix analysis, operator theory, statistics, computer science, engineering, operations research, economics, and other related fields ER -