Abstract

Quadratic matrix polynomials of the form Y^2 +τ ◦Y = B +τ ◦C , where Y , τ , B, and C are real, symmetric 3x3 matrices and the dot ◦ denotes the Schur product, arise in the Barboy-Tenne equations of statistical mechanics [1]. In this paper we discuss the number of solutions for Y , and devise and implement algorithms solving equations of this form. We will focus our attention on solving the equations in two specific cases and discuss the existence of a solution in the general case.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Polynomials; Matrices; Schur multiplier

Publication Date

5-13-2010

Document Type

Thesis

Advisor

Not listed

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works in December 2013. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: QA161.P59 L34 2010

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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