Diagonalization Flashcards
1
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What is the modal matrix of a matrix A?
A
The modal matrix of a matrix A is the matrix composed of all eigenvectors of the matrix A.
2
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What is the spectral matrix of a matrix A?
A
It is a diagonal matrix whose diagonal elements are the eigenvalues of A.
3
Q
How do the M and D matrix relate to similarity of a matrix A to a diagonal matrix?
A
We find that A = M^-1DM, meaning D and A are similar with the P matrices being M
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