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Term: eigenvector
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Definition: for an eigenvalue λ of a square matrix A, non-zero column matrix U such that AU = λU

Note 1 to entry: The term "eigenvector" is used because a square matrix represents often a tensor quantity transforming a vector quantity into another vector quantity. In this case the eigenvectors of the matrix are vectors.


Publication date:2008-08
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Internal notes:2017-02-20: Editorial revisions in accordance with the information provided in C00019 (IEV 102) - evaluation. JGO
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