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I really recommend Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra by Carl Meyer. It's both concise and comprehensive. Strange is very good, but feels kinda vague an
by geokon 2mo ago
I really recommend Matrix Analysis and Applied Linear Algebra by Carl Meyer. It's both concise and comprehensive. Strange is very good, but feels kinda vague and long winded in comparison (very good for a high level understanding of the tools you're dealing with)
- pdhborges 2mo agoIs this the book you are referring to? https://epubs.siam.org/doi/book/10.1137/1.9781611977448 https://epubs.siam.org/doi/book/10.1137/1.9781611977448. It has 991 pages, not exactly what I would call concise.
- jdreaver 2mo agoI recommend getting the 1st edition. I read the 1st edition and loved it. Here is a relevant review of the 2nd edition https://janert.me/blog/2025/book-review-matrix-analysis-and-applied-linear-algebra-2nd-edition/ https://janert.me/blog/2025/book-review-matrix-analysis-and-...
- fn-mote 2mo agoThank you so much for the review link!! No ordinary reader would expect a complete rewrite from the first to the second edition.
- geokon 2mo agoOh wow! That review was incredibly useful. I had seen there was a second edition and was eager to buy it next I came to the US - but was hesitating on dropping so much money on it. Looks like it may be a useful read after I've mastered the first edition more :) The FFT and SVD chapters have actually ended up being the basis of a few research projects I've done. The writing really has a way of reframing concepts in very insightful ways.
- anesmikecc 2mo agoThe layout of the book is very spacious,not cramped, with plenty of room for your own notes.