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peterlam
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Is it possible to express a n-by-n positive semi-definite matrix (A) in terms of a sum of n terms of something, i.e. A = B1+B2+...+Bn, where each Bi has similar structure?
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A PSD (positive semi-definite) matrix is a square matrix where all of its eigenvalues are non-negative. In other words, a PSD matrix is a symmetric matrix that has only non-negative eigenvalues.
Expressing a matrix as a sum of PSD matrices allows for efficient computation and optimization. This is because PSD matrices have many useful properties and can be easily manipulated mathematically. In addition, many real-world problems can be formulated as a sum of PSD matrices, making this representation useful in a variety of applications.
A matrix can be expressed as a sum of PSD matrices using the Cholesky decomposition. This method decomposes a matrix into a product of a lower triangular matrix and its transpose, where the lower triangular matrix is a PSD matrix. By repeating this process, the original matrix can be written as a sum of PSD matrices.
Yes, any matrix can be expressed as a sum of PSD matrices. This is because every matrix has a Cholesky decomposition, which can be used to express it as a sum of PSD matrices. However, the number of PSD matrices needed for the representation may vary depending on the original matrix.
In addition to efficient computation and optimization, expressing a matrix as a sum of PSD matrices can also provide insight into the properties of the original matrix. It can also help to simplify complex problems and make them more manageable. Furthermore, this representation can also be useful in areas such as signal processing, machine learning, and statistics.