eigenvalue

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noun

A scalar λ, such that there exists a non-zero vector x (a corresponding eigenvector) for which the image of x under a given linear transformation A is equal to the image of x under multiplication by λ; i.e. Ax=λx.

/ˈaɪ.ɡənˌvæl.juː/ /ˈaɪ.ɡənˌvæl.ju/ en-us-eigenvalue.ogg

eigenvalue eigenvalues

From eigen- + value. Partial calque of German Eigenwert.

characteristic root characteristic value eigenroot latent value proper value

left eigenvalue right eigenvalue

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