Group of 3x3 Matrices w/o Center - Complex & Real Numbers

In summary, a group of 3x3 matrices without center - complex and real numbers is a mathematical structure that consists of a set of matrices with complex and real number entries and a binary operation. It is different from other matrix groups because it does not have a center, making it more complex and requiring advanced mathematical techniques to study. This group has properties such as closure, associativity, identity and inverse elements, and has applications in physics, computer graphics, robotics, cryptography, and coding theory. It is related to other mathematical concepts such as linear algebra, abstract algebra, group theory, and symmetry.
  • #1
arz2000
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Hi all,
can you show that the group of all 3 by 3 matrices
[e^t 0 u
0 e^xt v
0 0 1]
where t, u, v are in C (complex numbers) and x is in R (real number)
has no center?

Regards
 
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  • #2
I mean all 3 by 3 matrices with the following rows
(e^t, 0, u)
(0, e^(tx), v)
(0, 0, 1).
 
  • #3
You can't, since it does have a centre - every group has a centre, possibly trivial (as it is in this case).

You just write down two matrices, suppose the commute and show that this implies that they are both the identity matrix.
 

FAQ: Group of 3x3 Matrices w/o Center - Complex & Real Numbers

What is a group of 3x3 matrices without center - complex and real numbers?

A group of 3x3 matrices without center - complex and real numbers is a mathematical structure that consists of a set of 3x3 matrices with complex and real number entries, and a binary operation that combines two matrices to produce a third matrix. This group does not have a center, meaning that there is no matrix that commutes with all other matrices in the group.

What are the properties of this group?

The group of 3x3 matrices without center - complex and real numbers has the following properties: closure, associativity, identity element, and inverse element. Closure means that the result of the binary operation on any two matrices in the group will also be a matrix in the group. Associativity means that the order in which the matrices are combined does not affect the result. The identity element is the 3x3 identity matrix, which when combined with any matrix in the group, results in the same matrix. And finally, every matrix in the group has an inverse matrix that when combined together, results in the identity matrix.

How is this group different from other groups of matrices?

This group is different from other groups of matrices because it does not have a center. In other words, there is no matrix that commutes with all other matrices in the group. This makes the group more complex and requires more advanced mathematical techniques to study and understand.

What are some real-world applications of this group?

This group has many applications in physics, specifically in quantum mechanics and electromagnetism. It is also used in computer graphics to manipulate 3D objects and in robotics for motion planning and control. Additionally, this group has applications in cryptography and coding theory.

How is this group related to other mathematical concepts?

This group is related to other mathematical concepts such as linear algebra, abstract algebra, and group theory. It is a specific type of matrix group and is often used in the study of Lie groups and Lie algebras. It is also connected to the concept of symmetry, as the operations on matrices in this group preserve certain properties of the matrices.

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