Description:

Vector spaces constitute an algebraic system satisfying certain specific properties that are vital in the development of physical theories and these are central to modern mathematics and physics. They have wide applications in a number of subjects ranging from solid state physics, solid/fluid mechanics to relativity and electromagnetics.

This well-written book gives, in an easy-to-read style, a step-by-step and comprehensive understanding about the various concepts, theories and applications of vector spaces, matrices and tensors. The book equips the reader with the fundamental knowledge in such subjects as matrix theory, linear algebraic equations, applications of eigenvalues and eigenvectors, diagonalisation process, quadratic forms, Cartesian tensors