TY  - BOOK
AU  - Smirnov,V.I
AU  - Silverman,Richard A.
TI  - Linear algebra and group theory
SN  - 0486626245
U1  - 512.22 
PY  - 1970///, c1961]
CY  - New York
PB  - Dover Publications
KW  - Group theory
KW  - Algebras, Linear
KW  - Matrices
N1  - Translation of selected material from Kurs vyssheĭ matematiki
N2  - Derived from an encyclopedic six-volume survey, this accessible text by a prominent Soviet mathematician offers a concrete approach to linear algebra and group theory that emphasizes applications. Containing material not otherwise available to English-language readers, it forms a highly suitable text for undergraduate students of mathematics as well as a reference for mathematicians, theoretical physicists, and engineers.
The three-part approach begins with an exposition of the properties of determinants and systems of equations, including correlative material on applications. The second part provides a simple but complete treatment of matrix theory, covering covariance, contravariance, tensor algebra, eigenvalues, infinite-dimensional spaces, and reduction of matrices to canonical forms. The final section introduces various ideas of group theory, with particular emphasis on rotation and Lorentz groups. A large and rich set of problems, complete with hints and answers, concludes each chapter
ER  -