Course detail

Matrices and Tensors Calculus

FEKT-MPC-MATAcad. year: 2019/2020

Matrices as algebraic structure. Matrix operations. Determinant. Matrices in systems of linear algebraic equations. Vector space, its basis and dimension. Coordinates and their transformation. Sum and intersection of vector spaces. Linear mapping of vector spaces and its matrix representation. Inner (dot) product, orthogonal projection and the best approximation element. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Spectral properties of (especially Hermitian) matrices. Bilinear and quadratic forms. Definitness of quadratic forms. Linear forms and tensors. Verious types of coordinates. Covariant, contravariant and mixed tensors. Tensor operations. Tensor and wedge products.Antilinear forms. Matrix formulation of quantum. Dirac notation. Bra and Ket vectors. Wave packets as vectors. Hermitian linear operator. Schrodinger equation. Uncertainty Principle and Heisenberg relation. Multi-qubit systems and quantum entaglement. Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment-paradox. Quantum calculations. Density matrix. Quantum teleportation.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Mastering basic techniques for solving tasks and problems from the matrices and tensors calculus and its applications.

Prerequisites

The knowledge of the content of the subject Matematika 1 is required. The previous attendance to the subject Matematický seminář is warmly recommended.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for completion of a course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every.

Course curriculum

1. Matrices as algebraic structure. Matrix operations. Determinant.
2. Matrices in systems of linear algebraic equations.
3. Vector space, its basis and dimension. Coordinates and their transformation. Sum and intersection of vector spaces.
4. Linear mapping of vector spaces and its matrix representation.
5. Inner (dot) product, orthogonal projection and the best approximation element.
6. Eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Spectral properties of (especially Hermitian) matrices.
7. Bilinear and quadratic forms. Definitness of quadratic forms.
8. Linear forms and tensors. Verious types of coordinates. Covariant, contravariant and mixed tensors.
9. Tensor operations. Tensor and wedge products.Antilinear forms.
10. Matrix formulation of quantum. Dirac notation. Bra and Ket vectors. Wave packets as vectors.
11. Hermitian linear operator. Schrodinger equation. Uncertainty Principle and Heisenberg relation.
12. Multi-qubit systems and quantum entaglement. Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen experiment-paradox.
13. Quantum calculations. Density matrix. Quantum teleportation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Master the bases of the matrices and tensors calculus and its applications.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

The content and forms of instruction in the evaluated course are specified by a regulation issued by the lecturer responsible for the course and updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Kolman, B., Elementary Linear Algebra, Macmillan Publ. Comp., New York, ISBN 978-0029463703, 1986. (EN)
Kolman, B., Hill, D. R., Introductory Linear Algebra, Pearson, New York, 978-8131723227, 2008. (EN)
Kovár, M., Maticový a tenzorový počet, Skriptum, Brno, 2013, 220s. (CS)
Kovár, M., Selected Topics on Multilinear Algebra with Applications, Skriptum, Brno, 2015, 141s. (EN)

Recommended reading

Crandal, R. E., Mathematica for the Sciences, Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, ISBN 978-0201510010, 1991. (EN)
Davis, H. T., Thomson K. T., Linear Algebra and Linear Operators in Engineering, Academic Press, San Diego, ISBN 978-0122063497, 2007. (EN)
Demlová, M., Nagy, J., Algebra, STNL, Praha 1982. (CS)
Havel, V., Holenda J.: Lineární algebra, SNTL, Praha 1984. (CS)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme MPC-AUD Master's

    specialization AUDM-TECH , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional
    specialization AUDM-ZVUK , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch EE-FLE , 1 year of study, summer semester, compulsory-optional

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Computer-assisted exercise

18 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer