Block diagonalization of a matrix

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The discussion focuses on the block diagonalization of a 4x4 matrix with two eigenvalues. The matrix in question is given as: \(\begin{pmatrix} 0 & 1 & 1 & 1\\ 1 & 0 & i & -i\\ 1 & -i & 0 & i\\ 1 & i & -i & 0\\ \end{pmatrix}\). The user seeks guidance on whether a commuting matrix is necessary for block diagonalization and references the Jordan normal form for assistance. They also mention that the square of the matrix yields the same matrix with a constant factor, complicating the derivation of eigenvectors.

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Hi. i have a 4x4 matrix
\begin{pmatrix}
0 & 1 & 1 & 1\\
1 & 0 & i & -i\\
1 & -i & 0 & i\\
1 & i & -i & 0\\
\end{pmatrix}
it has 2 eigenvalues
and i want to block diagonalize it into a 2x2 block diagonal matrix.
i can't seem to find the proper way to do that. do i need to have a commuting matrix in order to preform block diagonalization?
iv'e tried to follow this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jordan_normal_form
but the square of the matrix gives me the same matrix with a constant factor, so i don't get any new equation for the eigenvectors.
 

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