spectral theorem

noun

A theorem providing conditions under which an operator or matrix can be diagonalized.

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Meanings

nounspectral theorem (plural spectral theorems)

plural spectral theorems

  1. mathematicsA theorem providing conditions under which an operator or matrix can be diagonalized.

Translations

Finnish spektraaliteoreema
  • spektraaliteoreemamathematics: theorem providing conditions under which an operator or matrix can be diagonalized
Icelandic rófsetning
  • rófsetningmathematics: theorem providing conditions under which an operator or matrix can be diagonalized
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APA

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MLA

“spectral theorem.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/spectral%20theorem. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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