An Introduction to Matrices, Sets and Groups for Science Students 78 of them in color

78 of them in color

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An Introduction to Matrices, Sets and Groups for Science Students 78 of them in colorThis outstanding text offers undergraduate students of physics, chemistry, and engineering a concise, readable introduction to matrices, sets, and groups. Concentrating mainly on matrix theory, the book is virtually self contained, requiring a minimum of mathematical knowledge and providing all the background necessary to develop a thorough comprehension of the subject. Beginning with a chapter on sets, mappings, and transformations, the treatment