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Math Foundations of Data Science Book

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A new book delves into the mathematical foundations of data science, covering a wide array of essential topics. The table of contents reveals a comprehensive exploration of concepts crucial for understanding and applying data science techniques.

Key areas addressed include the "Curses, Blessings, and Surprises in High Dimensions," Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), and Linear Regression with Regularization. The book also tackles Graph Theory, Networks, and Clustering, alongside Nonlinear Dimension Reduction and diffusion maps.

Further chapters explore Linear Dimension Reduction via Random Projections, Optimization for Data Science, and Classification. A significant portion is dedicated to a "Mathematical Introduction to Deep Learning," along with discussions on Large Sample Limits of Graph Laplacians and Community detection. Advanced topics such as Concentration of Measure, Gaussian Analysis, Matrix Concentration Inequalities, Compressive Sensing, Sparsity, and Low-Rank Matrix Recovery are also included.

The book's submission history indicates it was first uploaded by Thomas Strohmer on July 11, 2026, with a file size of 15,747 KB.