Writing down Mathematics with Arrays

In summary, the conversation was about the difference between basic matrix operations and array operations. The speaker was interested in how to write down array operations on paper, specifically the Hadamard/Schur product. The other person clarified that the Schur product is used for multiplying matrices element-wise and suggested using the notation A *_S B.
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I know how to do basic matrix operations, but sometimes I do calculations on computers and do array operations. How do I write down array operations on paper? For example, say I have two matrices, A and B, and I want to multiply them element by element.
 
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What you really want is the ordinary product at the top of the linked wiki article.
 
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Integral said:
What you really want is the ordinary product at the top of the linked wiki article.

He seems to want to multiply them element-wise, which is was the Schur product is for.
 
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So if I take the Schur product of A and B to get C, do I write

[tex]A \cdot B = C[/tex]

As far as notation goes, this looks exactly like a dot product.
 
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You can use whatever notation for you that you want. What's important is that you know you're talking about the Schur product. I've seen some people use [tex]A *_S B[/tex].
 

FAQ: Writing down Mathematics with Arrays

1. How do arrays help with writing down mathematics?

Arrays are a powerful tool for organizing and visualizing mathematical data. They allow you to represent complex mathematical expressions in a structured and systematic way, making them easier to understand and manipulate.

2. What is the difference between a one-dimensional and multi-dimensional array?

A one-dimensional array is a list of values arranged in a single row or column, while a multi-dimensional array is a table of values with multiple rows and columns. Multi-dimensional arrays are useful for representing data that has more than one variable, such as matrices or vectors.

3. How can I use arrays to solve mathematical problems?

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