Finding a matrix M whose characteristic polynomial gives orthogonal polynomials

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given a set of orthogonal polynomials with respect to a certain measure w(x)

[tex]\int_{a}^{b}dx w(x) P_{n} (x)P_{m} (x) = \delta _{n,m}h_{n}[/tex]

how can anybody prove that exists a certain M+M Hermitian matrix so

[tex]P_{m} (x)= < Det(1-xM)>[/tex] here <x> means average or expected value of 'x'

if we knew the set of orthogonal polynomials [tex]P_{m} (x)[/tex] for every 'm' and the measure w(x) , could we get the expression for the matrix M ??
 
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Your equation doesn't make much sense to me. How about providing an example. A particular orthogonal system and the corresponding matrix.
 
mathaino said:
I recommend "proof by believe", i.e. write something that looks like a proof, believe it is a correct proof, without being able to check whether it is correct.

Looks like we got ourselves a troll.
 
Interesting way to react to posts that do not tickle the own ears - delete them. You guys are not seekers of truth. Ibn al Haytham would be ashamed for you all.