The Jordan-Chevalley decomposition is a theorem in linear algebra concerning the structure of endomorphisms (or linear transformations) on a finite-dimensional vector space. It provides a way to decompose a linear operator into two simpler components: one that is semisimple and one that is nilpotent.
K-SVD
K-SVD (K-means Singular Value Decomposition) is an algorithm used primarily in the field of signal processing and machine learning for dictionary learning. It is a method that allows for the efficient representation of data in terms of a linear combination of a set of basis vectors known as a "dictionary." Here are the key components and steps involved in K-SVD: 1. **Dictionary Learning**: The goal of K-SVD is to learn a dictionary that can represent data well.
K-frame
The term "K-frame" can refer to different concepts depending on the context in which it is used. Here are a couple of interpretations: 1. **In the context of firearms (specifically revolvers)**: The K-frame is a type of frame size used by Smith & Wesson for their revolvers. This size is designed to accommodate medium-sized revolvers and typically fits cartridges such as .38 Special and .357 Magnum.
Kernel (linear algebra)
In linear algebra, the **kernel** of a linear transformation (or a linear map) is a fundamental concept that describes the set of vectors that are mapped to the zero vector.
Lattice reduction
Lattice reduction is a mathematical technique used primarily in the field of computational number theory and cryptography. It refers to the process of finding a more "compact" basis for a lattice, which is a discrete subgroup of Euclidean space generated by a set of vectors (basis vectors). The aim is to reduce the lengths of the basis vectors and to make them more orthogonal.
Least-squares spectral analysis
Least-squares spectral analysis is a mathematical technique used to analyze and interpret periodic signals in various fields such as geophysics, biology, engineering, and finance. The primary purpose of least-squares spectral analysis is to estimate the power spectrum of a signal or time series, allowing researchers to identify dominant frequencies and their amplitudes.
Leibniz's formula for the determinant of an \( n \times n \) matrix provides a way to compute the determinant based on permutations of the matrix indices.
Levi-Civita symbol
The Levi-Civita symbol, denoted as \(\epsilon_{ijk}\) in three dimensions or \(\epsilon_{i_1 i_2 \ldots i_n}\) in \(n\) dimensions, is a mathematical object used in tensor analysis and differential geometry.
Line segment
A line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints. Unlike a line, which extends infinitely in both directions, a line segment has a definite length and consists of all the points that lie between its two endpoints. It can be represented mathematically by the notation \( \overline{AB} \), where \( A \) and \( B \) are the endpoints of the segment.
Linear combination
A linear combination is a mathematical expression constructed from a set of elements, typically vectors or functions, where each element is multiplied by a coefficient (a scalar, which can be any real or complex number) and then summed together.
Linear complementarity problem
The Linear Complementarity Problem (LCP) is a mathematical problem that involves finding vectors that satisfy certain linear inequalities and equations. Specifically, the LCP can be formally defined as follows: Given a matrix \( M \) and a vector \( q \), the goal is to find a vector \( z \) such that: 1. \( z \geq 0 \) (the vector \( z \) is element-wise non-negative), 2.
Linear equation over a ring
A linear equation over a ring is an expression of the form: \[ a_1 x_1 + a_2 x_2 + \ldots + a_n x_n = b \] where \(a_1, a_2, \ldots, a_n\) and \(b\) are elements of a ring \(R\), and \(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_n\) are variables that take values in the ring
Linear form
In mathematics, particularly in the context of linear algebra and functional analysis, a **linear form** (or linear functional) is a specific type of function that satisfies certain properties. Here are the main characteristics: 1. **Linear Transformation**: A linear form maps a vector from a vector space to a scalar.
Linear inequality
A linear inequality is a mathematical expression that represents a relationship between two values or expressions that is not necessarily equal, but rather indicates that one is greater than, less than, greater than or equal to, or less than or equal to the other. Linear inequalities involve linear expressions, which are polynomials of degree one.
A **linear recurrence relation with constant coefficients** is a mathematical equation that defines a sequence based on its previous terms. Specifically, it relates each term in the sequence to a fixed number of preceding terms with coefficients that are constant.
Linear relation
A linear relation refers to a relationship between two variables where the change in one variable is proportional to the change in the other variable.
Linear subspace
A **linear subspace** is a concept in linear algebra that refers to a subset of a vector space that is itself a vector space, satisfying three main conditions.
Line–line intersection
Line-line intersection refers to the point or points where two lines meet or cross each other in a two-dimensional plane. The intersection can be characterized based on the relationship between the two lines: 1. **Intersecting Lines**: If two lines are not parallel and not coincident, they will intersect at exactly one point. 2. **Parallel Lines**: If two lines are parallel, they will never intersect, and hence there are no points of intersection.
In mathematics, particularly in linear algebra and functional analysis, a **vector space** (or **linear space**) is a collection of objects called vectors, which can be added together and multiplied by scalars (real or complex numbers), satisfying certain axioms.
Loewner order
Loewner order, named after the mathematician Charles Loewner, is a way to compare positive definite matrices. In particular, for two symmetric matrices \( A \) and \( B \), we say that \( A \) is less than or equal to \( B \) in the Loewner order, denoted \( A \preceq B \), if the matrix \( B - A \) is positive semidefinite.