Notation of Matrices: Question from Niles

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Hi

I have a question regarding notation of matrices. I am trying to conserve space in my report, so instead of writing my matrix fully like this
[tex] \left( {\begin{array}{*{20}c}<br /> 1 & 2 \\<br /> 0 & { - 5} \\<br /> \end{array} } \right)[/tex]
my plan is to write it as [itex](1,0 ; 2 -5)^T[/itex]. Is this notation correct? I must admit that I have not seen it being used before, and there might be a good reason for that.

Thanks for the help in advance.Niles.
 
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