What is Special Diagonalization?

In summary, the conversation is about the concept of special diagonalization and whether it is related to orthogonal diagonalization. The speaker is unsure about what special diagonalization means and is seeking clarification. They also mention that they have asked for help in other categories but have not received a satisfactory answer. The conversation takes place in the "Pure Maths" section.
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i need to know about specially diagonalization, is it orthogonal diagonalization or something different?
 
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I moved this from "introductory physics", because I suppose that this question will get more readily an answer over here.
I myself can't help you, unfortunately. I don't know what "special diagonalisation" is...
 
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sad life (I hope I'm not making it sadder), where did you see or hear the phrase "special diagonalization" (or "specially diagonalization")?
 
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vanesch said:
I moved this from "introductory physics", because I suppose that this question will get more readily an answer over here.
I myself can't help you, unfortunately. I don't know what "special diagonalisation" is...


thx for ur try vanesch, but u had ur attempt in the applied mathematics critetria, and i have my concern here i "PURE MATHS" section.
 

Related to What is Special Diagonalization?

1. What is specialty diagonalization?

Specialty diagonalization is a technique used in linear algebra to transform a given matrix into a diagonal matrix by using special methods, such as the Gram-Schmidt process or the Householder transformation. This can be useful in solving systems of linear equations, finding eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and other applications in various fields of science and engineering.

2. How is specialty diagonalization different from regular diagonalization?

Regular diagonalization uses elementary row and column operations to transform a matrix into a diagonal matrix, while specialty diagonalization uses more advanced techniques, such as orthogonal transformations, to achieve the same result. This allows for more efficient computations and can also provide additional insights into the structure of the original matrix.

3. What are some applications of specialty diagonalization?

Specialty diagonalization is commonly used in fields such as physics, engineering, and computer science. It can be used to solve systems of linear equations, find the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of a matrix, perform data compression and dimensionality reduction, and solve optimization problems.

4. Can any matrix be specialty diagonalized?

Yes, any square matrix can be specialty diagonalized. However, the resulting diagonal matrix may not always be unique, as there may be multiple ways of transforming the original matrix into a diagonal form using different methods.

5. Are there any limitations or drawbacks to specialty diagonalization?

While specialty diagonalization can be a powerful tool, it may not always be the most efficient method for solving certain problems. In some cases, it may be more computationally intensive or may not provide the most accurate results compared to other techniques. Additionally, specialty diagonalization may not be applicable to non-square matrices or matrices with certain characteristics, such as being singular or having complex eigenvalues.

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