Math Problem Statement

A datascientist in a company is designing a new prediction algorithm. In one of his problems, he realized that he has to compute eigenvalues of a particular matrix G ∈ R^m×m. On careful study he observed that G can be written as sum of n matrices G_i ∈ R^m×m, i = 1, 2, ..., n, as shown below: G = G_1 + G_2 + ... + G_n where G_i = 4z_i z_i^T. Assume m > n. Here z_i ∈ R^m for i = 1, 2, ..., n. It was also observed that < z_i, z_j > = 0 where i ≠ j and < z_i, z_i > = 1 for all i = 1, 2, ..., n. (a) Is it possible to derive all the m eigenvalues of G with the given information? (b) If yes, derive the eigenvalues using the stated properties of G. If no, give proper reasoning why the given information is insufficient to derive the eigenvalues.

Solution

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The matrix GG is written as a sum of matrices:

G=G1+G2++GnG = G_1 + G_2 + \cdots + G_n

where each GiG_i is defined as:

Gi=4ziziTG_i = 4z_i z_i^T

Here, ziRmz_i \in \mathbb{R}^m, and it is given that m>nm > n. Also, it is stated that:

zi,zj=0forij\langle z_i, z_j \rangle = 0 \quad \text{for} \quad i \neq j

and

zi,zi=1for alli=1,2,,n.\langle z_i, z_i \rangle = 1 \quad \text{for all} \quad i = 1, 2, \dots, n.

(a) Is it possible to derive all the mm eigenvalues of GG with the given information?

To answer this, we'll first consider the structure of the matrix GG and how the properties of the vectors ziz_i affect the computation of eigenvalues. Since each GiG_i is a rank-1 matrix (because it is of the form 4ziziT4 z_i z_i^T), the total rank of GG can provide insights into the eigenvalues. However, since m>nm > n and the vectors ziz_i are orthonormal, we may not be able to compute all mm eigenvalues directly from this information.

We need to assess if the given properties provide enough information to determine all the eigenvalues or if additional data is needed.

(b) If yes, derive the eigenvalues using the stated properties of GG. If no, give proper reasoning why the given information is insufficient to derive the eigenvalues.

To answer this question, we would examine the eigenvalues in relation to the sum of rank-1 matrices and explore how the orthonormal vectors ziz_i impact the spectrum of GG.

Let me perform an in-depth analysis of the structure of GG based on the given properties.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Linear Algebra
Eigenvalues
Rank-1 Matrices
Orthonormal Vectors

Formulas

G = G_1 + G_2 + ... + G_n
G_i = 4z_i z_i^T
<z_i, z_j> = 0 for i ≠ j
<z_i, z_i> = 1 for all i

Theorems

Spectral Theorem
Properties of Rank-1 Matrices

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level