What have you tried. Per forum rules, you need to show an attempt at solving your problem.ravi kumar said:Homework Statement
fortran77 programe to find the inverse of a matrix
Homework Equations
how to initiate the logic
The Attempt at a Solution
I have attempted the 3by3 matrix,how to do for a other square matrix
Homework Statement
A Fortran77 program is a computer program written in the Fortran programming language, specifically using the Fortran77 standard. Fortran is a general-purpose, high-level programming language commonly used for scientific computing and mathematical applications.
The inverse of a matrix is used to solve systems of linear equations, as well as to perform other operations such as matrix division and matrix inversion. It is an important tool in various scientific and engineering applications, including statistics, physics, and computer graphics.
A Fortran77 program for finding the inverse of a matrix typically uses the Gauss-Jordan elimination method, which involves performing a series of row operations on the matrix until it is transformed into its reduced row echelon form. This method is efficient and reliable for finding the inverse of a matrix.
No, a Fortran77 program can only find the inverse of a square matrix (a matrix with the same number of rows and columns). Additionally, the matrix must be non-singular, meaning it has a non-zero determinant. If the matrix is singular, the program will not be able to find the inverse.
One limitation of using a Fortran77 program for finding the inverse of a matrix is that it can be computationally expensive for large matrices. Additionally, the program may have difficulty handling matrices with extremely small or large values, which can lead to numerical errors and inaccuracies in the resulting inverse.