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401-0164-00L 3 Credits BSC D-MATL

Multilinear Algebra and Its Applications

Multilineare Algebra und ihre Anwendungen

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Ana Cannas da Silva
Offered for the last time in the Spring Semester 2021.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:53:15

Abstract

Review of the basic concepts of linear algebra, including vector spaces, linear and multilinear maps. Introduction to tensors and multilinear algebra.

Objective

The goal of this course is to introduce the student to tensors, multilinear algebra and its applications.

Content

Review of linear algebra with emphasis on vector spaces and linear and multilinear transformations. Tensors of first and second order Higher order tensors. Multilinear maps and tensor products of vector spaces Applications of tensors.

Resources

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English (lecture), German (exercise)
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 120 minutes
Aids
Eine Zusammenfassung der Vorlesung auf bis zu 20 Seiten (=10 Blätter A4). Wörterbuch für Fremdsprachige. Keine Taschenrechner und keine anderen Hilfsmittel sind zugelassen.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Multilineare Algebra und ihre Anwendungen (Multilinear Algebra and Its Applications)
online via Zoom, except for the last class on 31 May.
  • Mon 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 5)
  • 31.05 Date 10:15-12:00 (HG E 5)
2 h weekly
exercise Multilineare Algebra und ihre Anwendungen
Groups are selected in myStudies.
  • Tue 08:45-09:30 (HCI E 8)
  • Tue 08:45-09:30 (HCI F 2)
1 h weekly

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