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An eigenvector of a square matrix Ais a non-zero vector v that, when the matrix is multiplied by v, yields a constant multiple of v, the multiplier being commonly denoted by lambda. That is: Av = lambdav
The number lambda is called the eigenvalue of A corresponding to v.
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Do similar matrices have the same eigenvalues?
Yes, similar matrices have the same eigenvalues.
How do you find eigenvalues of a 3 by 3 matrix?
Call your matrix A, the eigenvalues are defined as the numbers e for which a nonzero vector v exists such that Av = ev. This is equivalent to requiring (A-eI)v=0 to have a non zero solution v, where I is the identity matrix of the same dimensions as A. A matrix A-eI with this property is called singular and has a zero determinant. The determinant of A-eI is a polynomial in e, which has the eigenvalues of A as roots. Often setting this polynomial to zero and solving for e is the easiest way to compute the eigenvalues of A.
Do similar matrices have the same eigenvectors?
No, in general they do not. They have the same eigenvalues but not the same eigenvectors.
Can a Hermitian Matrix possess Complex Eigenvectors?
Yes. Simple example: a=(1 i) (-i 1) The eigenvalues of the Hermitean matrix a are 0 and 2 and the corresponding eigenvectors are (i -1) and (i 1). A Hermitean matrix always has real eigenvalues, but it can have complex eigenvectors.
What is Eigen analysis?
Eigenvalues and eigenvectors are properties of a mathematical matrix.See related Wikipedia link for more details on what they are and some examples of how to use them for analysis.
