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.

An extensively illustrated introductory textbook on linear algebra, with an emphasis on applications in fields such as computer graphics and data science.

About the Author
Tim Chartier is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Davidson College.

Reviews
...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



Book Information
ISBN 9780883856499
Author Tim Chartier
Format Paperback
Page Count 148
Imprint Mathematical Association of America
Publisher Mathematical Association of America
Weight(grams) 230g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 153mm * 8mm