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Mathematics in Science and Engineering

Volume 16, 1965, Pages 1-42

Chapter I Vectors and Matrices

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This chapter discusses vectors (that is not the same thing, although it is a generalization, as
the vectors found in, for example, vector analysis). The concept of a matrix as an operator that
expresses a linear homogeneous relation between two vector spaces is introduced. Both as an
example and because the problem is an important one, the analysis of reciprocal ladder
networks is briefly discussed. The chapter concludes with a brief discussion of 2-port ladder
networks. This is a matter of considerable practical interest because of the importance of such
systems. It may be said that it is never necessary to use matrix algebra for their analysis. They
are simple enough to be handled by ordinary algebra. It should also be said that matrix
algebra would not reduce the labor of calculation. However, matrix algebra does provide a
systematization and standardization of procedure that can be quite useful in avoiding wasted
motion and, perhaps, reducing error.

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