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What's a "trivial eigenspace"?
Trivial Eigenspace: Definition & Meaning
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The discussion revolves around the concept of "trivial eigenspace" within the context of linear transformations and eigenspaces in vector spaces. Participants are exploring definitions and implications related to eigenvectors and eigenvalues, particularly focusing on the zero vector and its role in eigenspaces.
Discussion Character
- Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking
Approaches and Questions Raised
- Participants are attempting to clarify the meaning of "non-trivial" in relation to eigenspaces, questioning the definition of eigenvectors, particularly the exclusion of the zero vector. There is also discussion about the implications of diagonalizability and the relationship between minimal and characteristic polynomials.
Discussion Status
The discussion is active, with participants sharing insights and interpretations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the algebraic closure of fields and the use of Jordan forms, though there is no explicit consensus on the definitions or the relationships being explored.
Contextual Notes
Participants are navigating the definitions of eigenvectors and eigenspaces, particularly the status of the zero vector. There is mention of the dimensionality of eigenspaces and the conditions under which certain properties hold, such as diagonalizability.