Talk:Change of basis

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Not to start an argument, but using " :-) " in an article is rather unprofessional, so I removed it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 128.91.45.84 (talk) 19:02, 12 September 2007 (UTC)

[edit] LaTeX template

The template was removed, since I've done the job. :-) --NicApicella 19:18, 12 March 2006 (UTC)

Excessive use of PNG in inline text is to be discouraged, since it looks ugly. It is advised where when TeX renders as an image, to only to use it in displayed form. You should also aim to preserve the actual formatting that was there earlier -- the vectors should be in bold. Dysprosia 22:23, 12 March 2006 (UTC)


[edit] Addition of an example

I've added an example of how a basis change can be used to solve a problem. I just realized how effective and powerful basis changes can be for an actual problem, and wanted to share it with the world. I've tried to make the example as simple as possible.

I do realize that it might be slightly un-encyclopedic, and a bit too specific, and the wikipedia-community will have my complete understanding if it is removed :-).--Avl 10:18, 17 April 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Rewrite needed

It is great that this article has been created and it's off to an enthusiastic start. I've tagged it for rewrite, though, since in its present form it doesn't meet the style or content standards of most serious articles in mathematics. As a fundamental topic in linear algebra, the mathematics needs to be re-presented for theoretical accuracy, completeness and clarity, the section divisions redone, the writing style cleaned up, and the specific extended example that currently makes up most of the article is probably not appropriate. Your help and expert attention is appreciated!  — merge 00:22, 11 June 2006 (UTC)

I've had a go at a rewrite. We need a standard commutative diagram to insert in the appropriate place and the text is rather condensed; a few short strategically placed examples would be good. Cheers!  — merge 13:28, 26 June 2006 (UTC)
Clarity is still an issue, as it stands it seems a solid mathematical treatment, but lacks clear language describing exactly what is being proved at each step. 128.211.223.73 02:45, 12 April 2007 (UTC)