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Ali Asadullah
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We know how to calculate a integral powers of a matrix but how can we find rational fractional powers and irrational powers??
Ali Asadullah said:Let M is 4[tex]\times3[/tex]
A rational power of a matrix is a number that represents the result of raising a matrix to a rational exponent, where the exponent is a fraction. An irrational power of a matrix is a number that represents the result of raising a matrix to an irrational exponent, where the exponent is a non-repeating, non-terminating decimal.
To calculate the rational/irrational power of a matrix, you first need to determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors of the matrix. Then, use the diagonalization or Jordan decomposition method to express the matrix as a product of diagonal or Jordan blocks. Finally, raise each block to the power of the exponent and multiply the resulting blocks to get the final matrix.
A rational/irrational power of a matrix is a number that represents the result of raising a matrix to a rational or irrational exponent. A fractional power of a matrix is a number that represents the result of raising a matrix to a fractional exponent, where the exponent is a positive or negative integer.
The power of a matrix can be any real number, including rational and irrational numbers. However, for a matrix to have a well-defined power, it must be a square matrix, meaning it has the same number of rows and columns.
Calculating rational/irrational powers of a matrix has various practical applications, such as in solving differential equations, modeling population growth, and analyzing financial data. It is also used in engineering and physics to solve problems related to matrices and linear transformations.