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Rareeigenvalue
The correct spelling is eigenvalue.
How to pronounce eigenvalue
/ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/
nounIPA: /ˈaɪɡənˌvæljuː/
Say it like: Ayj-env-alue
The correct spelling is eigenvalue. A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the ima… For example: "The eigenvalues \lambda of a square transformation matrix \mathrm{M} may be found by solving \det(\mathrm{M} - \lambda\mathrm{I}) = 0."
Usage Examples
“The eigenvalues \lambda of a square transformation matrix \mathrm{M} may be found by solving \det(\mathrm{M} - \lambda\mathrm{I}) = 0.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A scalar, \lambda, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear operator \mathrm{A} is equal to the image of x under multiplication by \lambda; i.e. \mathrm{A} x = \lambda x.
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