Making Jordan Canonical Form: Box in Bottom Lambdas

In summary, the conversation is about trying to make a matrix into Jordan canonical form and finding a way to box in the bottom two lambdas. The suggestion is to use a boxed environment within the array environment to achieve this.
  • #1
Dustinsfl
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I am trying to make this into jordan canonical form.

How can I box in the bottom two lambdas?

$$
\left[\begin{array}{ccc}
\begin{array}{cccc|}
\lambda & 1 & 0 & \\
& \lambda & 1 & 0\\
& & \lambda & 1\\
& & & \lambda\\\hline
\end{array}
& & \\
& \begin{array}{c|}
\lambda\\\hline
\end{array} & \\
& & \begin{array}{c|}
\lambda\\\hline
\end{array}
\end{array}\right]
$$

On my pdf, it doesn't do this.
 
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  • #2
Why not just do this sort of thing:

$$\left[\begin{array}{cc}\boxed{\lambda} & \\ &\boxed{\lambda}\end{array}\right]$$

Anything you want can be in a boxed environment, including another array environment. Also note that entries in the array environment can be empty. With that combination of information, I think you can do what you want with boxing.
 

FAQ: Making Jordan Canonical Form: Box in Bottom Lambdas

What is Jordan Canonical Form?

Jordan Canonical Form is a matrix representation of a linear transformation that simplifies the structure of a matrix by making it upper triangular with repeated eigenvalues along the diagonal. This form is useful for understanding the behavior of linear transformations and solving systems of differential equations.

How is Jordan Canonical Form calculated?

The process of calculating Jordan Canonical Form involves first finding the eigenvalues of the matrix and then constructing a Jordan basis from corresponding eigenvectors. The matrix is then transformed into its Jordan Canonical Form by replacing the diagonal with Jordan blocks, which are matrices with eigenvalues along the diagonal and ones in the upper diagonal.

What is the significance of the "box in bottom lambdas" in Jordan Canonical Form?

The "box in bottom lambdas" refers to the structure of the Jordan blocks in the bottom right corner of the matrix. These blocks contain the eigenvalues that are repeated the most number of times and are typically represented as a box in the bottom right corner. This structure helps to simplify the matrix and make it easier to analyze.

Can any matrix be transformed into Jordan Canonical Form?

Not all matrices can be transformed into Jordan Canonical Form, as this form only applies to matrices with repeated eigenvalues. Matrices with distinct eigenvalues will already be in diagonal form, and matrices with complex eigenvalues may require additional transformations.

What are the applications of Jordan Canonical Form?

Jordan Canonical Form has various applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering. It is commonly used to solve systems of differential equations, analyze the behavior of linear transformations, and simplify complex matrices for easier computation. It is also used in areas such as control theory, image processing, and quantum mechanics.

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