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Linear Algebra - Foundational Concepts and Transformations

Dr Trefor Bazett via YouTube

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Explore foundational linear algebra concepts through this collection of archived video lectures that covers essential topics from basic systems of equations to advanced coordinate transformations. Begin with systems of linear equations and their geometric interpretations in 2D, then progress through vector operations both algebraically and geometrically. Master linear combinations and span concepts across two detailed segments before diving into the relationship between one-to-one functions, onto functions, and invertibility. Examine invertible transformations and subspaces of R^n, including detailed analysis of null spaces and column spaces of matrices. Advance to coordinate system concepts by studying gridlines in nonstandard systems and learning to write vectors in different coordinate frameworks. Conclude with finding subspace dimensions, understanding rank relationships between column and null spaces, visualizing vectors across multiple coordinate systems, and deriving the change-of-basis formula.

Syllabus

Welcome to Linear Algebra
Systems of Linear Equations
Geometric meaning of solutions to a linear equation in 2D
Geometric meaning of a linear system in 2D
Vectors, both Algebraically and Geometrically
Linear Combinations and Span -- Part I
Linear Combinations and Span -- Part II
How does 1:1 and onto relate to invertibility?
Invertible Transformations
Subspaces of R^n
Null Space and Column Space of a Matrix
Gridlines in nonstandard coordinate systems.
Writing Vectors in Different Coordinate Systems
Finding the Dimension of a Subspace
Rank, and the Relationship between Col(A) and Null(A)
Visualizing a vector in multiple coordinate systems
Deriving the Change-of-Basis formula

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Dr. Trefor Bazett

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