schur decomposition

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What does schur decomposition mean?

A matrix decomposition allowing one to write complex square matrices as similar to a triangular matrix whose diagonal elements are the eigenvalues of the original matrix.

Where does schur decomposition come from?

Named after Russian mathematician Issai Schur.

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