Vector Spaces And Its
Applications
Name: Swarnabha Biswas
Department: CSE-A
Sem: 1st
Introduction
Vector spaces form the foundation of linear algebra, a branch of mathematics
crucial to various fields, including computer science. In this presentation we will
explore how vector spaces are applied in key areas of computer science.
Image Processing
Introduction:
Image processing involves the manipulation of images to extract information or
enhance visual features.
Applications:
Images are treated as vectors in high-dimensional spaces, where each pixel is a
component of the vector. Operations in vector spaces are used for tasks such as
image compression, filtering and feature extraction.
Example:
Consider an image represented as a vector I in a vector space. Applying a filter F
is equivalent to multiplying I by a matrix M in the vector space.
Data Mining and Machine Learning
Introduction:
Data mining involves discovering patterns in large datasets and machine learning
focuses on the development of algorithms that enable computers to learn from
data.
Application:
Datasets are often represented as vectors, enabling the application of various
algorithms. Vector spaces facilitate operations like clustering, classification and
regression.
Example:
In a machine learning model, each data point is a vector in a feature space.
Linear transformations, such as dimensionality reduction, are performed using
vector operations.
Computer Graphics
Introduction:
Computer graphics deals with the creation, manipulation and representation of
visual images and animations.
Application:
Vector spaces are essential for representing geometric transformations, 3D
objects and points in space. Matrices and vectors in the vector space are used for
transformations.
Example:
A 3D point P in space can be represented as a vector. A translation of P by a
vector T is equivalent to adding T to P.
Data Storage and Retrieval
Introduction:
Data storage involves organizing and storing data, while retrieval involves
accessing and retrieving the stored data.
Application:
Data can be represented as vectors and vector spaces are used for indexing and
retrieval. Similarity measures in vector spaces ain in information retireval.
Example:
In a database, each record can be represented as a vector. Retireval involves
finding vectors close to a query vector using distance metrics.
Quantum Computing
Introduction:
Quantum computing uses principles from quantum mechanics to perform
computations.
Application:
Quantum bits (qubits) are modelled as vectors in a complex vector space. Linear
algebra operations on vectors represent quantum operations.
Example:
A qubit ∣ψ⟩ is represented as a vector. A Hadamard gate, a quantum operation, is
represented by a matrix acting on ∣ψ⟩ .
Computer animation:
Introduction:
Computer animation involves creating visual sequences of moving images.
Application:
Vectors represent positions, orientations, and transformations of objects.
Animations are created by manipulating vectors in 3-dimensional spaces.
Example:
A series of vectors representing the positions of an object over time creates the
illusion of motion in computer animation.
Conclusion
Vector spaces with their mathematical structure provide a powerful framework
for solving problems in various fields. Understanding and applying vector spaces
are essential skills for us in diverse fields.
Thank You
