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Right Eigenvector


A right eigenvector is defined as a column vector X_R satisfying

 AX_R=lambda_RX_R.

In many common applications, only right eigenvectors (and not left eigenvectors) need be considered. Hence the unqualified term "eigenvector" can be understood to refer to a right eigenvector.


See also

Eigenvalue, Eigenvector, Left Eigenvector

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Right Eigenvector." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/RightEigenvector.html

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