books on linear vector space

[trexx]

hi

so, i need to understand linear vector space and how it is useful in quantum mechanics...i dont know where to post it...basically can u suggest a good buk for me..which explains the concepts clearly

[DrRocket]

hi

so, i need to understand linear vector space and how it is useful in quantum mechanics...i dont know where to post it...basically can u suggest a good buk for me..which explains the concepts clearly

 

Finite-dimensional Vector Spaces by Halmos

 

But for quantum mechanics you will also need to understand infinite-dimensional spaces, particularly Hilbert spaces. So you will also need something like Introduction to Hilbert Space and the Theory of Spectral Multiplicity, also by Halmos.

[ajb]

DrRocket is right, infinite dimensional spaces are needed in quantum theory. That said, you probably should get a good feel for the finite dimensional case first. By thinking very formally, understanding the finite case will give you the ideas of infinite vector spaces.