Sinkhorn's theorem

proper noun

A theorem stating that every square matrix with positive entries can be written in a certain standard form.

Meanings

proper noun
  1. mathematicsA theorem stating that every square matrix with positive entries can be written in a certain standard form.

Origin

Named after Richard Sinkhorn.

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