Linear Transformation and Diagonalization Problem

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Start date May 1, 2011
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Diagonalization Linear Linear transformation Transformation

May 1, 2011

Stapler2000

Nevermind -- Polygons and Polywags.

Last edited: May 1, 2011

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May 1, 2011

lanedance

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matrix in standard basis looks good, but i would check your characteristic polynomial

May 1, 2011

lanedance

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i got x^2 - x + 6 = 0

May 1, 2011

lanedance

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however as you mention it is correct that in the case T has complex eigenvalues it is not diagonalisable over the reals

May 1, 2011

Stapler2000

Agreed -- it is x^2-x+6.

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