Linear Algebra
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors
An eigenvector of a matrix is a vector that only scales when the matrix is applied. The scaling factor is the eigenvalue.
Key Formulas
Characteristic equation
Find eigenvalues λ.
Key Concepts
Characteristic polynomialEigenspacesDiagonalization
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