Matrix Definition and 1000 Threads
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Transforming one matrix base to another
Homework Statement The SO(3) representation can be represented as ##3\times 3## matrices with the following form: $$J_1=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\left(\matrix{0&1&0\\1&0&1\\ 0&1&0}\right) \ \ ; \ \ J_2=\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}\left(\matrix{0&-i&0\\i&0&-i\\ 0&i&0}\right) \ \ ; \ \...- CharlieCW
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- Base Group theory Linear algebra Matrix Quantum mechanics
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A Why Is the Measure of a Nonconvex Hessian Matrix Convex?
Hi, initially I would like to share this link: https://books.google.com.tr/books?id=gWeVPoBmBZ8C&pg=PA25&lpg=PA25&dq=matrix+measure+properties&source=bl&ots=N1unizFvG6&sig=kxijoOVlPAacZDEdyyCwam4RQnQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjd7o-Ap53dAhWJGuwKHdRbAO04ChDoATABegQICBAB#v=onepage&q=matrix measure... -
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Matrix Solutions: Find Linearly Independent Solutions
Homework Statement given the matrix https://scontent.fhlz2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.15752-9/40882602_313421129235428_2500668957757800448_n.png?_nc_cat=0&oh=7f5d6372c263996c6a11969b072d1349&oe=5BF8F2B7 in RREF we see solution to this system is x1+x2+x3 = 0 in the textbook it says which solutions...- UOAMCBURGER
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- Matrix
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MHB Matrix solutions with variable coefficient
Hey guys, I've got this question, that I think I have figured out, but I'm not completely sure. Basically, I've got the following matrix to put into RREF. Not really a problem, but I'm not sure if I'm handling the variable incorrectly. $\begin{bmatrix} 1 &-1 &|1 \\ 3 &a &|3 \end{bmatrix}$...- TheFallen018
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- Coefficient Matrix Variable
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I Why do you need infinite size matrix which commute....
...to give a number? https://ocw.mit.edu/courses/physics/8-04-quantum-physics-i-spring-2016/lecture-notes/MIT8_04S16_LecNotes5.pdf On page 6, it says, " Matrix mechanics, was worked out in 1925 by Werner Heisenberg and clarified by Max Born and Pascual Jordan. Note that, if we were to write xˆ...- Phys12
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- Commutators Commute Infinite Matrix Quantum physics Wavefunction
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MHB Differential equation with a matrix
Suppose we have the matrix $ \mathbf{N} = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & -2 \\ -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ and $\mathbf{X} = \begin{bmatrix}x \\ y \end{bmatrix}$. I want to solve $\displaystyle \frac{d\mathbf{X}}{dt} = \mathbf{NX}$. The eigenvalues of the matrix are $\lambda_1, \lambda_2 = 0,5$ and eigenvectors...- Rorschach
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- Differential Differential equation Matrix
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- Forum: Differential Equations
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B Can elementary matrix operations change the solutions to a system of equations?
To my understanding, a matrix is just a way of representing a system of equations in an organized format. So for example, if we have some system of equations, we can get them into standard form, and translate them into what's known as an augmented matrix. This is similar to using synthetic...- opus
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- Elementary Matrix Operations
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- Forum: General Math
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I On the Coriolis Forcing vector and its Matrix
The context for the question is in the attachments (pg1.png, pg2.png, pg3.png), so there is some reading involved. Although, it is a short and simple read if anything. The inquiry is in (inquiry.png). My understanding of the situation is that Q(t) abides by the differential equation Q'(t)Q(t)T...- Gear300
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- Coriolis Matrix Vector
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MHB Finding the Rotation Matrix for 60 Degree Rotation around (1,1,1) Axis
Dear Everybody, I am having some problem with one exercise. And the question states: Find the transformation Matrix R that describes a rotation by 60 degrees about an axis from the origin thru the pt (1,1,1). The rotation is clockwise as you look down toward the origin. I know the standard...- cbarker1
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- Matrix Transformation Transformation matrix
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MHB Two dimensional rotational Matrix
Dear Everybody, I am trying to learn about the electrodynamics. I am using the textbook, Introduction to Electrodynamics (2nd Ed) by D. J. Griffiths. I am working on the Problem 1.8. The question state: Prove that the two-dimensional rotation matrix perverse the length of A. (That is, show...- cbarker1
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- Matrix Rotational
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Python Unitary transformation using Python
I would like to ask about unitary transformation. UA(IV) UB*UA(IV) UAT(UB*UA(IV))=UB(IV) UB(IV)*(X) IVT(UB(IV)*(X))=UB(X) UBT*UB(X)=X From the information above, UAT,IVT and UBT are the transpose of the complex conjugate. The aim of this code is to get the value of X in the step 4. This is...- Nur Ziadah
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- Complex conjugate Matrix Python Transformation Unitary transformation
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Polarization of light using Mueller matrix
Hi everyone First of all, I am a computer science student and I have a question regarding the polarization of light as stated in an article entitled "Multi-stage quantum secure communication using polarization hopping" by Rifai et al.,2015. Given the Mueller matrix: The input of light state is...- Nur Ziadah
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- Light Matrix Polarization
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MHB Is there a formula that gives me the RREF of a matrix?
Is there formula that transforms a matrix into its row-reduced echelon form? I know I can get there by row operations. But isn't there be like a formula?- Rorschach
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- Formula Matrix
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A The hermicity of a k.p matrix?
I am trying to use the k.p method to study quantum well band structure. One example Hamiltonian look like this [J. Appl. Phys., 116, 033709(2014)] where ##{{\hat k}_ \pm } = {{\hat k}_x} \pm i{{\hat k}_y}## and the matrix elements are function of ##{{\hat k}_i}## and if quantum well is grown...- lichen1983312
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- Band structure Matrix Solid state physics
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- Forum: Atomic and Condensed Matter
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Proving the following properties
Mentor note: Member warned that an attempt must be shown. 1. Homework Statement This question is from book Afken Weber, Mathematics for Physicist. An operator ##T(t + ε,t)## describes the change in the wave function from t to t + ##\epsilon## . For ##\epsilon## real and small enough so that...- Abhishek11235
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- Matrix Matrix algebra Properties Quantum mechahnics
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Fortran How to use Real Array Index in Matrix dimension?
I am developing a FORTRAN code (.f90) which "ll calculate some matrix in some time interval (dt1=0.001) and these matrices have to be integrated in some time steps (dt=0.1). Though I am experience in FORTRAN 77, new to FORTRAN 90. I am unable to make dimension of matrix real (I think that is the...- yuvan
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- Array Dimension Fortran90 Gfortran Index Matrix Ubuntu
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Non-negative matrix factorization code
Hello, I'm looking for the non-negative matrix factorization (NNMF) source code. I checked several linear algebra libraries (e.g., LaPack, mkl), but it seems that this subroutine is not available. Does anyone know where I can find this source code...- buupq
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- Code Factorization Matrix
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Create Row-Orthonormal Matrix | m > n
Hello, I'm looking for a way to create an approximate row-orthonormal matrix with the number of rows (m) > the number of columns (n); i.e., finding A(mxn) so that A(mxn) . A^T(nxm) = I(mxm). I used singular value decomposition (e.g., DGESVD in mkl mathlib), but what I actually got was an...- buupq
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- Matrix Row
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- Forum: Programming and Computer Science
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Write the matrix representation of the raising operators....
Homework Statement Hi, guys. The question is: For a 3-state system, |0⟩, |1⟩ and |2⟩, write the matrix representation of the raising operators ## \hat A, \hat A^\dagger ##, ## \hat x ## and ##\hat p ##. Homework Equations I know how to use all the above operators projecting them on...- Mutatis
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- Matrix Operators Quantum basics Representation
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- Forum: Introductory Physics Homework Help
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B Can a matrix be transformed like a vector?
Suppose I have a vector space V and a matrix M such that multiplying every vector in V by M creates another vector space W. Now suppose I have another matrix A that I can also use to change vectors in V into other vectors. Does there exist a third matrix B such that - for any vector v1 in V -...- snoopies622
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- Matrix Vector
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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How Do You Solve Matrix Equations with a Calculator?
Homework Statement Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I know I would have to do something with my calculator and I tried to solve like solving an equation for C, but not sure. I put all the matrices in my calculator. I then subtracted the first matrix to the other side then...- KF33
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- Matrices Matrix Precalculus
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- Forum: Precalculus Mathematics Homework Help
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A How was the matrix in the attachment found
I understand the dot product of ei.ej, but I can't find the matrix components.- LSMOG
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- Matrix
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- Forum: Special and General Relativity
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A Matrix coordinates of D branes
Can someone explain to me how is it possible for D-branes to be parametrized with matrix coordinates? I mean, D-brane is a surface embedded in ordinary space, no? And the coordinates of ordinary space are vectors. So how can those vector coordinates suddenly turn into matrix ones on a D-brane?- EternalStudent
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- Coordinates Matrix
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- Forum: Beyond the Standard Models
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Probability of Hall in H after John's Second Play: Markov Matrix Solution
Mentor note: Thread moved from Mathematics section, so is missing the HW template John and Eli are playing a game with a hall that can roll into one of two pockets labelled H and Y. John wants to keep the hall in H and Eli wants to keep it in Y. When it is John's turn to play, ifhe finds the...- Aleoa
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- Build Matrix
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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Density matrix for a mixed neutron beam
Homework Statement A beam of neutrons (moving along the z-direction) consists of an incoherent superposition of two beams that were initially all polarized along the x- and y-direction, respectively. Using the Pauli spin matrices: \sigma_x = \begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 \\ 1 & 0 \\...- AwesomeTrains
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- Beam Density Density matrix Matrix Mixed Mixed state Neutron Pauli matrices
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Stiffness matrix for elastic materials
For an anisotropic material, is there any way to analytically determine the elements of the stiffness matrix? For orthotropic and isotropic materials, there are analytical expressions relating the stiffness matrix elements to the elastic modulus and poisson's ratio, but I do not believe this...- doubled132
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- Elastic Materials Matrix Modulus of elasticity Poisson's ratio Stiffness Structural mechanics
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Find the standard matrix of the linear transformation
Homework Statement Homework Equations None. The Attempt at a Solution I know that the standard matrix of a counterclockwise rotation by 45 degrees is: [cos 45 -sin 45] [sin 45 cos 45] =[sqrt(2)/2 -sqrt(2)/2] [sqrt(2)/2 sqrt(2)/2] But the problem says "followed by a projection onto the line...- Math100
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- Linear Linear transformation Matrix Standard Transformation
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help
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I Eigenproblem for non-normal matrix
I understand that a normal matrix has a complete, canonical eigendecomposition in which the normalized modal eigenvector matrix is unitary, and this its inverse is simply the transpose, and the modal eigenvalue matrix is diagonal (let's presume distinct eigenvalues). But I wonder if there is...- swampwiz
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- Matrix
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Construct a 2x2 nilpotent matrix
Homework Statement Costruct a: The Attempt at a Solution I found 3 equations but i miss another one :( M=\begin{bmatrix} a & b\\ c & d \end{bmatrix} (1) a+d = 0 from the definition of nilpotent matrix (2) a+3b = 0 from kernel (3) c +3d= 0 from kernel- Aleoa
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- Matrix
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A Are Eigenvalues of Hermitian Integer Matrices Always Integers?
If matrix has integer entries and it is hermitian, are then eigenvalues also integers? Is there some theorem for this, or some counter example?- LagrangeEuler
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- Eigenvalues Matrix
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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Construct a 2x2 matrix that expresses a given transformation
Homework Statement I have to costruct a 2x2 matrix so that : The Attempt at a Solution M =\begin{bmatrix} a & b\\ c &d \end{bmatrix} Using the first bond i got : c+2d = 2a+4b (1) using the second bond : d = -b (2) And then, as a nilpotent matrix has det = 0 and tr = 0, i got a+d-2=0 (3)...- Aleoa
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- Matrix Transformation
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Setting up a matrix from a linear equation
Homework Statement I need some help with a question on my assignment. It asks to set up a matrix from the linear equations, y=25x+70 and y=35x+40. Homework Equations How do I set this matrix up? The Attempt at a Solution I think that I have to rewrite it as 25x-y=-70 and 35x-y=-40. But then I...- Llewelyn
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- Linear Linear equation Matrices Matrix
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Why Is My Matrix Not Diagonal After Transformation?
Homework Statement Form unitary matrix from eigen vectors of ##\sigma_y## and using that unitary matrix diagonalize ##\sigma_y##. \sigma_y= \begin{bmatrix} 0 & -i & \\ i & 0 & \\ \end{bmatrix}[/B]Homework Equations Eigen vectors of ##\sigma_y## are...- LagrangeEuler
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- Diagonalization Matrix
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I Can You Add a Scalar to a Matrix Directly?
So, I recently came across this example: let us "define" a function as ƒ(x)=-x3-2x -3. If given a matrix A, compute ƒ(A). The soution proceedes in finding -A3-2A-3I where I is the multiplicative identity matrix. Now , I understand that you can't add a scalar and a matrix, so the way I see it is...- Danijel
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- Linear algebra Matrices Matrix Scalar
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B How does matrix non-commutivity relate to eigenvectors?
Given matrices A,B and Condition 1: AB does not equal BA Condition 2: A and B do not have common eigenvectors are these two conditions equivalent? If not, exactly how are they related? Since I'm thinking about quantum mechanics I'm wondering specifically about Hermitian matrices, but I'm...- snoopies622
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- Eigenvectors Matrix
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- Forum: Linear and Abstract Algebra
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I Proving only 1 normalized unitary vector for normal matrix
AIUI, every normal matrix has a full eigenvector solution, and there is only 1 *normalized* modal matrix as the solution (let's presume unique eigenvalues so as to avoid the degenerate case of shared eigenvalues), and the columns of the modal matrix, which are the (normalized) eigenvectors, are...- swampwiz
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- Matrix Normal Vector
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I Lorentz Transformation Matrix: Tensor of Order 2?
Is the Lorentz transformation matrix Λμν a tensor of order two and does it transform like a tensor ?- Ben Geoffrey
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- Lorentz Lorentz transformation Matrix Transformation Transformation matrix
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- Forum: Special and General Relativity
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[Linear Algebra] Construct an n x 3 matrix D such that AD=I3
Homework Statement Suppose that A is a 3 x n matrix whose columns span R3. Explain how to construct an n x 3 matrix D such that AD = I3. "Theorem 4" For a matrix A of size m x n, the following statements are equivalent, that is either all true or all false: a. For each b in Rm, Ax = b has a...- bornofflame
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- Algebra Linear algebra Matrix
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Mathematica How to Add Matrices Along Diagonals
Hi PF! Let's say I have a 3X3 matrix ##K## and a much larger square matrix, call it ##M##. I am trying to add ##K## into ##M## along the diagonals. It's difficult for me to explain (and hence code) so I've attached a picture. Does anyone know a good way of doing this? Notice overlap is only in...- member 428835
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- Components Matrix
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- Forum: MATLAB, Maple, Mathematica, LaTeX
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MHB How Do You Find the Inverse of a Matrix Using the Adjoint Method?
$\textsf{Find the inverse of matrix} $ $$A=\left| \begin{array}{rrr} 1&0&2\\ 1&0&0 \\ 3&2&0 \end{array} \right|$$ $\textsf{by method of adjoint matrix }\\$ $\textsf{adj $A = |C_{ij}|^T$}\\$ $\textsf{det $A =4$}\\$ $\textsf{so then}\\$ $A^{-1}=\frac{1}{det A}(adj A)= \frac{1}{4}(adj A)$...- karush
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- Inverse Matrix
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I How Do Indices Determine Positions in a Quantum Density Matrix?
I am reading Leonard Susskind's Theoretical Minimum book on Quantum Mechanics. Excercise 7.4 is as follows: Calculate the density matrix for ##|\Psi\rangle = \alpha|u\rangle + \beta|d\rangle##. Answer: $$ \psi(u) = \alpha, \quad \psi^*(u) = \alpha^* \\ \psi(d) = \beta, \quad \psi^*(d) =...- doggydan42
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- Density Density matrix Indices Matrix Quantum basics
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Matrix representation relative to bases
Homework Statement Please see attached file. I'm not quite sure if I'm on the right track here. I think the basis for F is throwing me off as well as T(f). Please advise. Thanks! Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution- Robb
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- Bases Matrix Relative Representation
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MHB How to Derive the Inequality on Page 36 in the Proof of Lemma 11.3?
I am trying to see how to derive the following inequality on page 36 in the proof of Lemma 11.3: https://arxiv.org/pdf/math/0412040.pdf I.e, of: $$\| fg \|_{Lip} \le \bigg(1+\ell \sup_{t\in T} |g'(t)|\bigg)\sup_{t\in T}|f'(t)| , \ \ supp \ f(1-g)\subset S^c$$ My thoughts about how to show...- Alone
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- Band Derivation Inequality Matrix Model Paper
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Linear algebra matrix to compute series
Post moved by moderator, so missing the homework template. series ##{a_n}## is define by ##a_1=1 ## , ##a_2=5 ## , ##a_3=1 ##, ##a_{n+3}=a_{n+2}+4a_{n+1}-4a_n ## ( ##n \geq 1 ##). $$\begin{pmatrix}a_{n+3} \\ a_{n+2} \\ a_{n+1} \\ \end{pmatrix}=B\begin{pmatrix}a_{n+2} \\ a_{n+1} \\ a_{n} \\...- fiksx
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- Algebra Eigen values Eigen vector Linear Linear algebra Matrix Series
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Linear Algebra - Find an orthogonal matrix P
A problem that I have to solve for my Linear Algebra course is the following We are supposed to use Mathematica. What I have done is that I first checked that A is symmetric, i.e. that ##A = A^T##. Which is obvious. Next I computed the eigenvalues for A. The characteristic polynomial is...- Lelouch
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- Algebra Linear Linear algebra Mathematica Matrix Orthogonal
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Jacobian matrix and Navier Stokes equation
Hi, in first attachment/picture you can see the generalized navier stokes equation in general form. In order to linearize these equation we use Beam Warming method and for the linearization process we deploy JACOBİAN MATRİX as in the second attachment/picture. But on my own I can ONLY obtain the...- mertcan
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- Jacobian Matrix Navier stokes Navier stokes equation Stokes
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Stiffness Matrix Issue: Get Help Now!
Good day All, while trying to solve this exercice I was puzzeld by the solution approach indeed, they use the symmetry of the structure, they have made a cut on the hinge where the force F is applied (the force F has been divided by 2 for the symmetry reason), and ONLY replace it with a...- Amaelle
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- Matrix Stiffness
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MHB Layout Notation for matrix calculus
Hi, I guess this could be a rather silly question, but I got a bit confused about the "numerator layout notation" and "denominator layout notation" when working with matrix differentiation...- Dethrone
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- Calculus Matrix Notation
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I How to Synthesize Orthogonal Transformation Matrix T?
Given a real-valued matrix ## \bar{B}_2=\begin{bmatrix} \bar{B}_{21}\\ \bar{B}_{22} \end{bmatrix}\in{R^{p \times m}} ##, I am looking for an orthogonal transformation matrix i.e., ##T^{-1}=T^T\in{R^{p \times p}}## that satisfies: $$ \begin{bmatrix} T_{11}^T & T_{21}^T\\ T_{12}^T...- p4wp4w
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- Construction Matrix Orthogonal
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Obtain 4x4 projection matrix that maps R3 to 3x+2y+z=1 plane
Homework Statement Obtain a 4×4 projection matrix that maps ##ℝ^3## to the plane 3x + 2y = 1. Assume that the centre of projection i.e. eye is at (0,0,0). The problem that my problem is strongly based on and its solution are #3, here. (I'm referring to the first way of solving the problem in...- s3a
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- Matrix Plane Projection
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- Forum: Calculus and Beyond Homework Help