Course detail
Matrices and Tensors Calculus
FEKT-MPC-MATAcad. year: 2020/2021
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.
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Department
Learning outcomes of the course unit
- solving the systems of linear equations
- calculating determinants of higher order using various methods
- using various matrix operations
The student wil further learn up to
- find the basis and dimension of a vector space
- express the vectors in various bases and calculate their coordinates
- calculate the intersection and sum of vector spaces
- find the ortohogonal projection of a vector into a vector subspace
- find the orthogonal complement of a vector subspace
- calculate the eigenvalues and the eigenvectors of a square matrix
- find the spectral representation of a Hermitian matrix
- determine the type of a conic section or a quadric
- classify a quadratic form with respect to its definiteness
- express tensors in various types of bases
- calculate various types of tensor products
- use the matrix representation for selected quantum quantities and calculations
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Recommended optional programme components
Literature
Crandal R. E., Mathematica for the Sciences, Addison-Wesley, Redwood City, 1991. (EN)
Davis H. T., Thomson K. T., Linear Algebra and Linear Operators in Engineering, Academic Press, San Diego, 2007. (EN)
Demlová, M., Nagy, J., Algebra, STNL, Praha 1982. (CS)
Gantmacher, F. R., The Theory of Matrices, Chelsea Publ. Comp., New York 1960. (EN)
Griffiths D. Introduction to Elementary Particles, Wiley WCH, Weinheim, 2009. (EN)
Halliday D., Resnik R., Walker J., Fyzika, Vutium, Brno, 2000. (CS)
Havel V., Holenda J.: Lineární algebra, SNTL, Praha 1984. (CS)
Hrůza B., Mrhačová H.: Cvičení z algebry a geometrie. Ediční stř. VUT 1993, skriptum (CS)
Kolman, B., Elementary Linear Algebra, Macmillan Publ. Comp., New York 1986. (EN)
Kolman, B., Introductory Linear Algebra, Macmillan Publ. Comp., New York 1991. (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)
Krupka D., Musilová J., Lineární a multilineární algebra, Skriptum Př. f. MU, SPN, Praha, 1989. (CS)
Mac Lane S., Birkhoff G., Algebra, Alfa, Bratislava, 1974. (CS)
Mac Lane S., Birkhoff G., Prehľad modernej algebry, Alfa, Bratislava, 1979. (CS)
Mannuci M. A., Yanofsky N. S., Quantum Computing For Computer Scientists, Cambridge University Press, Cabridge, 2008. (EN)
Nahara M., Ohmi T., Quantum Computing: From Linear Algebra to Physical Realizations, CRC Press, Boca Raton, 2008. (EN)
Plesník J., Dupačová J., Vlach M., Lineárne programovanie, Alfa, Bratislava, 1990. (CS)
Procházka L. a kol., Algebra, Academia, Praha, 1990. (CS)
Schmidtmayer J.: Maticový počet a jeho použití, SNTL, Praha, 1967. (CS)
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes
Language of instruction
Work placements
Course curriculum
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.
Aims
Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences
Classification of course in study plans
- Programme MPC-EEN Master's, any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
- Programme IT-MGR-2 Master's
branch MBI , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MPV , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MGM , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MSK , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MIS , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MBS , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MIN , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MMI , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
branch MMM , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective - Programme MITAI Master's
specialization NADE , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NBIO , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NGRI , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NNET , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NVIZ , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NCPS , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NSEC , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NEMB , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NISD , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NIDE , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NISY , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NMAL , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NMAT , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NSEN , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NVER , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective
specialization NSPE , any year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, elective - Programme MPC-AUD Master's
specialization AUDM-TECH , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
specialization AUDM-ZVUK , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional - Programme MPC-BIO Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPC-TIT Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPC-EVM Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPC-EKT Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPC-IBE Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory
- Programme MITAI Master's
specialization NHPC , 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory
- Programme MPC-MEL Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
- Programme MPC-SVE Master's, 1. year of study, summer semester, 5 credits, compulsory-optional
Type of course unit
Computer-assisted exercise
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Project
Teacher / Lecturer
eLearning