Finding matrix given eigenvalues and eigenvectors.
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a) Let $B$ be a 2x2 symmetric matrix and let $u$, $v$ be two eigenvectors of $B$ associated with the eigenvalues $w$ and $l$ respectively. Suppose $u$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
-1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
and $v$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
with $w$= 1 and $l$=3 respectively, find matrix $B$.
b) Let $C$ be another symmetric matrix of order n with a characteristic polynomial $(w-w_1)(w-w_2)...(w-w_n)$ where $w_1≤w_2≤...≤w_n$. Prove that for any nonzero vector $x$ that belongs in $R^n$, $w_1≤x^TCx/x^Tx≤w_n$.
What I have done:
For part (a), converting $u$ and $v$ to orthogonal basis, I get $u_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
-1
end{array}
right] $$ and $v_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
1
end{array}
right] $$. Letting $M$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&0\
0&3
end{array}
right] $$ and $S$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&1\
-1&1
end{array}
right] $$, the matrix B is obtained by putting together $SMS^{-1}$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
2&1\
1&2
end{array}
right] $$.
However, for part (b), while I can derive that $w_1,w_2,...,w_n$ are eigenvalues of C, I am unsure of how to proceed, hence may I get some help for this?
linear-algebra matrices eigenvalues-eigenvectors linear-transformations
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
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a) Let $B$ be a 2x2 symmetric matrix and let $u$, $v$ be two eigenvectors of $B$ associated with the eigenvalues $w$ and $l$ respectively. Suppose $u$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
-1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
and $v$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
with $w$= 1 and $l$=3 respectively, find matrix $B$.
b) Let $C$ be another symmetric matrix of order n with a characteristic polynomial $(w-w_1)(w-w_2)...(w-w_n)$ where $w_1≤w_2≤...≤w_n$. Prove that for any nonzero vector $x$ that belongs in $R^n$, $w_1≤x^TCx/x^Tx≤w_n$.
What I have done:
For part (a), converting $u$ and $v$ to orthogonal basis, I get $u_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
-1
end{array}
right] $$ and $v_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
1
end{array}
right] $$. Letting $M$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&0\
0&3
end{array}
right] $$ and $S$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&1\
-1&1
end{array}
right] $$, the matrix B is obtained by putting together $SMS^{-1}$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
2&1\
1&2
end{array}
right] $$.
However, for part (b), while I can derive that $w_1,w_2,...,w_n$ are eigenvalues of C, I am unsure of how to proceed, hence may I get some help for this?
linear-algebra matrices eigenvalues-eigenvectors linear-transformations
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
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Use $Av=lambda v$ to get system of linear equations and solve.
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:13
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a) Let $B$ be a 2x2 symmetric matrix and let $u$, $v$ be two eigenvectors of $B$ associated with the eigenvalues $w$ and $l$ respectively. Suppose $u$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
-1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
and $v$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
with $w$= 1 and $l$=3 respectively, find matrix $B$.
b) Let $C$ be another symmetric matrix of order n with a characteristic polynomial $(w-w_1)(w-w_2)...(w-w_n)$ where $w_1≤w_2≤...≤w_n$. Prove that for any nonzero vector $x$ that belongs in $R^n$, $w_1≤x^TCx/x^Tx≤w_n$.
What I have done:
For part (a), converting $u$ and $v$ to orthogonal basis, I get $u_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
-1
end{array}
right] $$ and $v_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
1
end{array}
right] $$. Letting $M$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&0\
0&3
end{array}
right] $$ and $S$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&1\
-1&1
end{array}
right] $$, the matrix B is obtained by putting together $SMS^{-1}$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
2&1\
1&2
end{array}
right] $$.
However, for part (b), while I can derive that $w_1,w_2,...,w_n$ are eigenvalues of C, I am unsure of how to proceed, hence may I get some help for this?
linear-algebra matrices eigenvalues-eigenvectors linear-transformations
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
$endgroup$
a) Let $B$ be a 2x2 symmetric matrix and let $u$, $v$ be two eigenvectors of $B$ associated with the eigenvalues $w$ and $l$ respectively. Suppose $u$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
-1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
and $v$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1/sqrt2\
1/sqrt2
end{array}
right] $$
with $w$= 1 and $l$=3 respectively, find matrix $B$.
b) Let $C$ be another symmetric matrix of order n with a characteristic polynomial $(w-w_1)(w-w_2)...(w-w_n)$ where $w_1≤w_2≤...≤w_n$. Prove that for any nonzero vector $x$ that belongs in $R^n$, $w_1≤x^TCx/x^Tx≤w_n$.
What I have done:
For part (a), converting $u$ and $v$ to orthogonal basis, I get $u_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
-1
end{array}
right] $$ and $v_o$=$$ left[
begin{array}{c}
1\
1
end{array}
right] $$. Letting $M$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&0\
0&3
end{array}
right] $$ and $S$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
1&1\
-1&1
end{array}
right] $$, the matrix B is obtained by putting together $SMS^{-1}$ = $$ left[
begin{array}{cc}
2&1\
1&2
end{array}
right] $$.
However, for part (b), while I can derive that $w_1,w_2,...,w_n$ are eigenvalues of C, I am unsure of how to proceed, hence may I get some help for this?
linear-algebra matrices eigenvalues-eigenvectors linear-transformations
linear-algebra matrices eigenvalues-eigenvectors linear-transformations
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
asked Nov 26 '18 at 17:06
Cheryl Cheryl
755
755
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Use $Av=lambda v$ to get system of linear equations and solve.
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:13
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Use $Av=lambda v$ to get system of linear equations and solve.
$endgroup$
– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:13
$begingroup$
Use $Av=lambda v$ to get system of linear equations and solve.
$endgroup$
– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:13
$begingroup$
Use $Av=lambda v$ to get system of linear equations and solve.
$endgroup$
– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:13
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Suppose that $lVert xrVert=1$. Then $x^Tx=1$. On the other hand, let $(v_1,ldots,v_n)$ an orthonormal basis of eigenvecors, such that the eigenvalu corresponding to $v_k$ is $w_k$. Then $x$ can be written as $alpha_1v_1+cdots+alpha_kv_k$. So, $Cx=alpha_1w_1v_1+cdots+alpha_nw_nv_n$ and so$$x^TCX=lvertalpha_1rvert^2w_1+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2w_n.$$Since $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$, this number is between $w_1$ and $w_n$.
If $x$ is an arbitrary non-zero vector, you can apply the previus result to $frac x{lVert xrVert}$.
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
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– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Suppose that $lVert xrVert=1$. Then $x^Tx=1$. On the other hand, let $(v_1,ldots,v_n)$ an orthonormal basis of eigenvecors, such that the eigenvalu corresponding to $v_k$ is $w_k$. Then $x$ can be written as $alpha_1v_1+cdots+alpha_kv_k$. So, $Cx=alpha_1w_1v_1+cdots+alpha_nw_nv_n$ and so$$x^TCX=lvertalpha_1rvert^2w_1+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2w_n.$$Since $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$, this number is between $w_1$ and $w_n$.
If $x$ is an arbitrary non-zero vector, you can apply the previus result to $frac x{lVert xrVert}$.
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
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Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
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– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Suppose that $lVert xrVert=1$. Then $x^Tx=1$. On the other hand, let $(v_1,ldots,v_n)$ an orthonormal basis of eigenvecors, such that the eigenvalu corresponding to $v_k$ is $w_k$. Then $x$ can be written as $alpha_1v_1+cdots+alpha_kv_k$. So, $Cx=alpha_1w_1v_1+cdots+alpha_nw_nv_n$ and so$$x^TCX=lvertalpha_1rvert^2w_1+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2w_n.$$Since $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$, this number is between $w_1$ and $w_n$.
If $x$ is an arbitrary non-zero vector, you can apply the previus result to $frac x{lVert xrVert}$.
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
156k22125227
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Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
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– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Suppose that $lVert xrVert=1$. Then $x^Tx=1$. On the other hand, let $(v_1,ldots,v_n)$ an orthonormal basis of eigenvecors, such that the eigenvalu corresponding to $v_k$ is $w_k$. Then $x$ can be written as $alpha_1v_1+cdots+alpha_kv_k$. So, $Cx=alpha_1w_1v_1+cdots+alpha_nw_nv_n$ and so$$x^TCX=lvertalpha_1rvert^2w_1+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2w_n.$$Since $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$, this number is between $w_1$ and $w_n$.
If $x$ is an arbitrary non-zero vector, you can apply the previus result to $frac x{lVert xrVert}$.
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
156k22125227
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Suppose that $lVert xrVert=1$. Then $x^Tx=1$. On the other hand, let $(v_1,ldots,v_n)$ an orthonormal basis of eigenvecors, such that the eigenvalu corresponding to $v_k$ is $w_k$. Then $x$ can be written as $alpha_1v_1+cdots+alpha_kv_k$. So, $Cx=alpha_1w_1v_1+cdots+alpha_nw_nv_n$ and so$$x^TCX=lvertalpha_1rvert^2w_1+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2w_n.$$Since $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$, this number is between $w_1$ and $w_n$.
If $x$ is an arbitrary non-zero vector, you can apply the previus result to $frac x{lVert xrVert}$.
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
156k22125227
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
156k22125227
answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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answered Nov 26 '18 at 17:20
José Carlos SantosJosé Carlos Santos
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Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
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– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
$endgroup$
– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
$begingroup$
Sir Why in particular is $lvertalpha_1rvert^2+cdots+lvertalpha_nrvert^2=1$?
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:29
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
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– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Because the basis is orthonormal and $lVert xrVert=1$.
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– José Carlos Santos
Nov 26 '18 at 17:30
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Oh ok sir. got it !
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Nov 26 '18 at 17:31
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Use $Av=lambda v$ to get system of linear equations and solve.
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– Yadati Kiran
Nov 26 '18 at 17:13