Graduate How do i perform differentiation over summation?

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The discussion revolves around the differentiation of a matrix-vector product, specifically differentiating Hx with respect to the vector x. Participants seek clarification on the nature of x, questioning whether it is a vector of constants or functions. The differentiation process is complicated by the ambiguity of what is being differentiated, particularly regarding the definition of derivatives in the context provided. There is a need for a clear definition of the variables involved to proceed effectively with the differentiation. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding the mathematical context before applying differentiation techniques.
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It isn't clear what you mean by ##\frac{d}{dx} y##. Are you differentiating a vector ##y## with respect to to another vector ##x## ? (If so, how do you define that sort of derivative?) Or are you differentiating a vector of functions of the scalar variable ##x## with respect to ##x## ?

You say that ##x## has exactly N samples. If ##x## is vector of constants, I don't what you would mean by differentiating with respect to ##x##. If you have some function ##f(x)## and some set of constants ## c_1,c_2,...## you can talk about forming the derivatives ## f'(c_1), f'(c_2),...##.
 
Thank you so much for your reply,
You are right, here x is a vector and H is a matrix, and i want to differentiate Hx with respect to x

Here's the complete problem
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that's how far i have gone, probably it's wrong.
 

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Stephen Tashi said:
It isn't clear what you mean by ##\frac{d}{dx} y##. Are you differentiating a vector ##y## with respect to to another vector ##x## ? (If so, how do you define that sort of derivative?) Or are you differentiating a vector of functions of the scalar variable ##x## with respect to ##x## ?

You say that ##x## has exactly N samples. If ##x## is vector of constants, I don't what you would mean by differentiating with respect to ##x##. If you have some function ##f(x)## and some set of constants ## c_1,c_2,...## you can talk about forming the derivatives ## f'(c_1), f'(c_2),...##.

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please let me know if it's okay!
that's how far i have gone, probably it's wrong.
 
mahmud_dbm said:
Thank you so much for your reply,
You are right, here x is a vector and H is a matrix, and i want to differentiate Hx with respect to x.
You still haven't explained what ##x## is.
 

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