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Slices of matrices - a scenario for spectral theory

Rings and Algebras 2007-05-23 v1

Abstract

Given a real, symmetric matrix S, we define the slice through S as being the connected component containing S of two orbits under conjugation: the first by the orthogonal group, and the second by the upper triangular group. We describe some classical constructions in eigenvalue computations and integrable systems which keep slices invariant -- their properties are clarified by the concept. We also parametrize the closure of a slice in terms of a convex polytope.

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@article{arxiv.math/0202054,
  title  = {Slices of matrices - a scenario for spectral theory},
  author = {Ricardo S. Leite and Carlos Tomei},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:math/0202054},
  year   = {2007}
}

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7 pages, 2 figures