Calculating the Second Norm of a Matrix: Formula and Explanation

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The second norm of a matrix, denoted as ||A||_2, is calculated by treating the matrix as an mn-tuple and summing the squares of its entries. This method is rooted in the Pythagorean theorem, where the relationship a² + b² = c² applies. The discussion clarifies that the formula is straightforward and often retained in memory, despite claims of forgetfulness.

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Hi,
I have forgotten the formula for calculating the second norm of matrix. Does anyone know the formula?
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Niko
 
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Are you talking about the norm usually written as [itex]||A||_2[/itex]? You simply consider the (mxn) matrix as an mn-tuple: the square of the norm is the sum of the squares of the entries.
 
this is also called the pythagorean theorem. i'll bet you haven't really forgotten it. almost no one ever does: a^2 + b^2 = c^2.
 

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