MHB Making Jordan Canonical Form: Box in Bottom Lambdas

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The discussion focuses on formatting a matrix in Jordan canonical form, specifically addressing how to box the bottom two eigenvalues (lambdas) for clarity. The original matrix structure is presented, but the user encounters issues with the formatting in their PDF. A proposed solution is to utilize a boxed environment to highlight the eigenvalues, suggesting that this approach allows for flexibility in matrix presentation, including the use of empty entries within the array. The emphasis is on achieving a visually clear representation of the matrix while maintaining the integrity of the Jordan form.
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I am trying to make this into jordan canonical form.

How can I box in the bottom two lambdas?

$$
\left[\begin{array}{ccc}
\begin{array}{cccc|}
\lambda & 1 & 0 & \\
& \lambda & 1 & 0\\
& & \lambda & 1\\
& & & \lambda\\\hline
\end{array}
& & \\
& \begin{array}{c|}
\lambda\\\hline
\end{array} & \\
& & \begin{array}{c|}
\lambda\\\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}\right]
$$

On my pdf, it doesn't do this.
 
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Why not just do this sort of thing:

$$\left[\begin{array}{cc}\boxed{\lambda} & \\ &\boxed{\lambda}\end{array}\right]$$

Anything you want can be in a boxed environment, including another array environment. Also note that entries in the array environment can be empty. With that combination of information, I think you can do what you want with boxing.
 

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