Orthogonal matrix whose submatrix has special properties

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Start date Oct 20, 2009
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The discussion centers on proving that the matrix A'A is idempotent when P is an n*n orthogonal matrix defined as P = (A B). The user begins by expressing the product PP' and correctly identifies that PP' equals the identity matrix In. This establishes the relationship necessary to demonstrate the idempotent property of A'A, leading to the conclusion that A'A = A'A A'A.

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Oct 20, 2009

julie94

Dear Forumers.

I am working on the following problem.

Let matrix P=( A B ) where A and B are matrices. Let P be an n*n orthogonal matrix.

Show that A'A is an idempotent matrix.

I do not know where to start. Thanks in advance for the help.