Part III: Linear Algebra

Lecture 6: Eigenvectors

Track Description: Herb Gross defines an eigenvector of a linear map ƒ as a vector x that is mapped into a constant multiple, c, of itself. The value of c is called the eigenvalue (or characteristic) for the corresponding vector x.

Instructor/speaker: Prof. Herbert Gross

Study Guide for Lecture 6: Eigenvectors

  • Chalkboard Photos, Reading Assignments, and Exercises (PDF)
  • Solutions (PDF - 3.8MB)

To complete the reading assignments, see the Supplementary Notes in the Study Materials section.

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Fall 2011
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