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Representation of a matrix as a product

In the mathematical discipline of linear algebra, a matrix decomposition or matrix factorization is a factorization of a matrix into a product of matrices. There are many different matrix decompositions; each finds use among a particular class of problems. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Matrix decompositionA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Decomposition of matrix product states into shallow quantum circuitsInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Mathematics for Machine LearningThe most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Finding Structure with Randomness: Probabilistic Algorithms for Constructing Approximate Matrix DecompositionsCited 3,026 times
  5. Go sideways: Symmetric matrixA closely related topic
  6. Go sideways: Skew-Hermitian matrixA closely related topic

📖 Definitions

Noun A process by which a matrix (a rectangular table of numbers or abstract quantities that can be added and multiplied) is broken down into simpler numerical building blocks.

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