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Matrix roots of imprimitive irreducible nonnegative matrices

Rings and Algebras 2015-06-12 v2

Abstract

Using matrix function theory, Perron-Frobenius theory, combinatorial matrix theory, and elementary number theory, we characterize, classify, and describe in terms of the Jordan canonical form the matrix pth-roots of imprimitive irreducible nonnegative matrices. Preliminary results concerning the matrix roots of reducible matrices are provided as well.

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@article{arxiv.1407.4487,
  title  = {Matrix roots of imprimitive irreducible nonnegative matrices},
  author = {Judith J. McDonald and Pietro Paparella},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1407.4487},
  year   = {2015}
}

Comments

To appear in Linear Algebra and its Applications