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Scalar Matrix


A diagonal matrix whose diagonal elements all contain the same scalar lambda. A scalar matrix is therefore equivalent to lambdaI, where I is the identity matrix.


See also

Diagonal Matrix, Identity Matrix, Scalar

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References

Ayres, F. Jr. Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Matrices. New York: Schaum, p. 10, 1962.

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Scalar Matrix

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Weisstein, Eric W. "Scalar Matrix." From MathWorld--A Wolfram Web Resource. https://mathworld.wolfram.com/ScalarMatrix.html

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