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Advanced Matrix Analysis: Exploration of eigenvalue and singular value decompositions (SVD) for dimension reduction. Guide to Getting Started

, co-authored by Tobin A. Driscoll and Richard J. Braun, is an advanced undergraduate-level resource that bridges mathematical theory with practical scientific computing. Originally written for MATLAB, this 2022 edition adopts Julia for its high performance and "math-like" syntax. Core Educational Philosophy

Fundamentals of Numerical Computation — Julia Edition (informative overview)

Fundamentals of Numerical Computation — Julia Edition is a practical introduction to numerical methods and scientific computing using the Julia programming language. It targets students, researchers, and practitioners who need accurate, efficient numerical algorithms and want to leverage Julia’s speed and modern syntax. The text blends algorithmic principles, analysis of numerical behavior, and hands-on implementation.

: Designed for undergraduates in math, science, and engineering; assumes prior knowledge of calculus and basic differential equations but requires no previous Julia experience. SIAM Publications Library Access and Formats

Floating‑point arithmetic and error analysis

Optimization basics

• 6.1 Power Iteration: Finding the dominant eigenvalue.
• 6.2 QR Algorithm: Francis's algorithm for computing all eigenvalues.
• 6.3 Singular Value Decomposition (SVD): Geometry of the SVD and low-rank approximations.
• Julia Focus: Using LinearAlgebra.jl for eigvals, svd, and understanding the decomposition objects.

Comprehensions: Offering concise ways to construct vectors and matrices.