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I hope this post won't become too tedious.
I've completed my undergrad studies in physics and if things go well i will begin my master's degree in April. The thing is, since my path to graduation has been peculiar (to say the least) I'm kinda weak in maths skills atm and need to improve. I'm going to apply for a master's degree in theoretical physics so it's safe to assume strengthening my math background is almost mandatory. As the title suggests i want to restudy linear algebra. Obviously i don't have to start from scratch, I'm familiar with matrices, determinants, eigenvalues etc. My LA course consisted of computational style of algebra, nothing fancy with mathematical proofs, but i suspect I'm going to need more than that. I have already started reading from Anton which covers basically what i was taught but what should i also read to deepen my understatement? I have read here that Strang, Lang, Axler are good choices but can't afford all of them money and time-wise. I should also point out that at the same time I'm trying to study group theory with applications in physics. What is the difference between Lang's Introduction to LA and LA? Sorry for all the questions. I want to ask more questions but those will come later. I would appreciate any help
ps. I should probably state that I'm not that brilliant of a student and kind of a slow learner
I've completed my undergrad studies in physics and if things go well i will begin my master's degree in April. The thing is, since my path to graduation has been peculiar (to say the least) I'm kinda weak in maths skills atm and need to improve. I'm going to apply for a master's degree in theoretical physics so it's safe to assume strengthening my math background is almost mandatory. As the title suggests i want to restudy linear algebra. Obviously i don't have to start from scratch, I'm familiar with matrices, determinants, eigenvalues etc. My LA course consisted of computational style of algebra, nothing fancy with mathematical proofs, but i suspect I'm going to need more than that. I have already started reading from Anton which covers basically what i was taught but what should i also read to deepen my understatement? I have read here that Strang, Lang, Axler are good choices but can't afford all of them money and time-wise. I should also point out that at the same time I'm trying to study group theory with applications in physics. What is the difference between Lang's Introduction to LA and LA? Sorry for all the questions. I want to ask more questions but those will come later. I would appreciate any help
ps. I should probably state that I'm not that brilliant of a student and kind of a slow learner