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When Life is Linear: From Computer Graphics to Bracketology (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library)
Tim Chartier
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Description for When Life is Linear: From Computer Graphics to Bracketology (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library)
Paperback. An extensively illustrated introductory textbook on linear algebra, with an emphasis on applications in fields such as computer graphics and data science. Series: Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library. Num Pages: 148 pages. BIC Classification: PBF. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 155 x 230 x 11. Weight in Grams: 216.
From simulating complex phenomenon on supercomputers to storing information for modern 3D printing, the mathematics of data is a huge part of our world. A major tool to manipulate and study such data is linear algebra. This book introduces concepts of matrix algebra with an emphasis on applications, particularly in the fields of computer graphics and data mining. Readers will learn to make an image transparent, compress an image, and rotate a 3D wireframe model. In data mining, readers will use linear algebra to read zip codes on envelopes and encrypt sensitive information. The book details methods behind web search, utilized by such companies as Google, and algorithms for sports ranking, which have been applied to creating brackets for March Madness and predict outcomes in FIFA World Cup football. With a strong visual approach, the book can serve as a resource on its own or as a supplement to a course on linear algebra.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Mathematical Association of America
Condition
New
Series
Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library
Number of Pages
148
Place of Publication
Washington, United States
ISBN
9780883856499
SKU
V9780883856499
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-1
About Tim Chartier
Tim Chartier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College.
Reviews for When Life is Linear: From Computer Graphics to Bracketology (Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library)
...Only very little previous knowledge is necessary to benefit from the book. The main content are real-life applications of linear algebra, and their list is impressive... the reader will be surprised by them… So, if you can't imagine what linear algebra is good for, read this book, get captivated, and start to explore on you own." - Dieter Riebesehl, Zentrallblatt MATH "I… see this book as being most useful as an adjunct to an introductory course in linear algebra-either as an assigned supplementary text or as a desk reference for instructors wanting to spice up their own lectures with interesting examples that likely go beyond the coverage of the assigned text. Used in this way, I think it could be very valuable. The writing is clear, the applications are interesting, and a student with some knowledge of linear algebra would benefit greatly from knowing the material in this book." - Mark Hunacek, MAA Reviews "...Math can be fun and it can be useful, a small percentage of people consider it both. With the existence of this book, that percentage will rise." - Charles Ashbacher