Image and Kernel

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29 May 201905:34
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TLDRThe video explains the concepts of image and kernel in linear algebra. It defines image as the set of vectors obtained when transforming a subspace of the vector space V into the vector space W under a linear transformation. Kernel is defined as the set of vectors in V that get mapped to the zero vector in W under the transformation. An example transformation from R3 to R2 finding its image and kernel on certain subspaces is discussed. Properties of image and kernel as subspaces are noted. The goal is to provide viewers a conceptual overview of these foundational linear algebra ideas.

Takeaways
  • πŸ˜€ Image refers to the set of vectors we get when transforming a subspace of the domain
  • πŸ˜ƒ Kernel refers to vectors in the domain that map to the zero vector in the codomain
  • πŸ˜„ Image of a subspace is a subspace of the codomain
  • 😁 Kernel of a transformation is a subspace of the domain
  • πŸ˜† To find the image, transform a subset of the domain and see where in the codomain it maps to
  • 😎 To find the kernel, solve the equation L(v) = 0 for vectors v in the domain
  • πŸ€“ Example shows mapping R3 to R2, image of a subspace is vectors of form (c,2c)
  • πŸ˜• Example shows kernel of the mapping are vectors in R3 of form (0,c,c)
  • 🧐 Properties of subspaces apply to kernels and images
  • πŸ€” Definitions and examples help explain the concepts of image and kernel
Q & A
  • What are image and kernel in linear algebra?

    -Image and kernel are two related concepts in linear algebra. The image of a subset S of vector space V under a linear transformation is the set of vectors in vector space W that you get when you apply the transformation to all vectors in S. The kernel of a linear transformation is the set of vectors in V that get mapped to the zero vector in W.

  • How do you denote the image of a vector space V under transformation L?

    -The image of the entire vector space V under linear transformation L is denoted as Im(L) or R(L). This set is also known as the range of L.

  • What is an intuitive way to think about the image of a subset S under a linear transformation?

    -You can think of the image as shining a light on the vectors in S and seeing which vectors in W light up when you apply the transformation. The vectors that light up form the image of S.

  • How do you find the kernel of a linear transformation?

    -To find the kernel, you set the transformation of a general vector v equal to the zero vector in the target space. Then solve for the vectors v that satisfy this equation. The set of v vectors that map to the zero vector is the kernel.

  • What are some key properties of image and kernel?

    -The image of any subset S is a subspace of the target vector space W. The kernel is always a subspace of the original vector space V. Vectors in either the image or kernel follow properties of subspaces like closure under addition and scalar multiplication.

  • What was the specific linear transformation provided as an example?

    -The example transformation was from R3 to R2, defined by L(v) = (v1, v2 - v3) for any v in R3. This takes a 3D vector and maps it to a 2D vector.

  • What was the subspace S used to demonstrate image in the example?

    -The subspace S was vectors in R3 of the form (c, 2c, 0) where c is a scalar. These are vectors where the 2nd element is twice the 1st and the 3rd element is 0.

  • What was the image of S under the example transformation L?

    -The image was vectors in R2 of the form (c, 2c) where the 2nd element is twice the 1st. Applying L to vectors in S produced this set of vectors.

  • What was the kernel of the example transformation L?

    - The kernel was vectors in R3 of the form (0, c, c) where the 1st element is 0 and 2nd and 3rd elements are equal. These vectors mapped to the zero vector in R2 under L.

  • Why are image and kernel important concepts in linear algebra?

    -Image and kernel help reveal key properties of a linear transformation. They show which vectors get mapped to zeros and what the range of the mapping is. This provides insight into the behavior and structure of the transformation.

Outlines
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πŸ˜€ Defining image and kernel

This paragraph defines the concepts of image and kernel in linear transformations. The image of a subspace S is the set of vectors obtained by transforming vectors from S. It can be visualized as the area of the target vector space that 'lights up' when transforming vectors from S. The kernel is the set of vectors that get mapped to the zero vector.

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Keywords
πŸ’‘Linear transformation
A linear transformation is a function that maps vectors from one vector space V to another vector space W while preserving vector addition and scalar multiplication. Linear transformations allow us to transform entire subspaces of V into W. The video discusses linear transformations as a prerequisite concept for understanding image and kernel.
πŸ’‘Image
The image of a subspace S of V under a linear transformation is the set of vectors in W that you get when you apply the transformation to all vectors in S. Intuitively, you can think of the image as the area in W that 'lights up' when you shine your transformation on the subspace S in V. The image shows how much of W gets mapped from a subspace of V.
πŸ’‘Range
The range or image of the entire vector space V under a linear transformation is given a special name - it is simply called the range of the transformation. The range shows the entirety of W that can be reached or 'lit up' by applying the transformation to all of V.
πŸ’‘Kernel
The kernel of a linear transformation is the set of vectors in V that get mapped to the zero vector in W when applying the transformation. By finding which vectors in V solve the equation L(v) = 0, we can identify the kernel of L. The kernel forms a subspace of V.
πŸ’‘Subspace
A subspace is a subset of vectors within a vector space that is closed under vector addition and scalar multiplication. Both the kernel and image of a linear transformation form subspaces in their respective vector spaces V and W. Identifying this allows us to understand their vector properties.
πŸ’‘Vector spaces
Vector spaces V and W are the domain and codomain of the linear transformation mapping vectors between them. Understanding the properties of vector spaces allows us to analyze how the transformation acts on vectors and subspaces in V to produce associated vectors and subspaces in W.
πŸ’‘Mapping
A linear transformation provides a mapping that associates each vector in V with a unique image vector in W. Analyzing this mapping allows us to deduce properties like the kernel, image, and range of the transformation.
πŸ’‘Function
A linear transformation is a special type of function that maps vector inputs to vector outputs while preserving key vector space properties. The specific mapping determines the transformation's behavior and properties.
πŸ’‘Vectors
Vectors are mathematical objects having both magnitude and direction. Linear transformations map input vectors from V to output vectors in W. Understanding vectors is key to grasping concepts like kernel, image, etc.
πŸ’‘Zero vector
The zero vector is the vector with all components equal to 0. It serves as the identity element for vector addition. Finding which vectors in V map to the zero vector in W gives us the kernel of the transformation.
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