Non-Symmetric Matrix: Real Eigenvalues Examples

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Non-symmetric matrices can indeed possess real eigenvalues, with lower or upper triangular matrices featuring a real diagonal serving as prime examples. By applying a change of basis to these triangular matrices, one can generate additional non-triangular matrices that retain the same eigenvalues. This demonstrates the flexibility in matrix representation while preserving eigenvalue characteristics.

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Do you know any example of matrix which is not symmetric and has real eigenvalues?
 
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Any lower (or upper) triangular matrix with a real diagonal would be an example.
Starting from this example, you could generate as many others as you want by applying a change of basis that would render the matrix non-triangular, but keep its eigenvalues the same.
 

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