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MATHS ABSTRACT

CAYLEY-HAMILTON THEROEM AND ITS APPLICATIONS


In Linear Algebra, the Cayley–Hamilton theorem states that every square matrix over
a commutative ring (such as Real or Complex field) satisfies its own characteristic equation.

EXPLANATION:

Let us consider that A be an n×n square matrix and if its characteristic polynomial is
defined as:

P(λ)=|A−λ In|

Where, In is the identity matrix of same order as A.

Then, according to Cayley-Hamilton theorem:

P(A) = O

Where, O represents the zero matrix of same order as A .

We can say that if we replace λ by matrix A , then the relation would be equal to zero.
Hence matrix A annihilates its own characteristic equation.

APPLICATIONS:

Cayley Hamilton theorem is widely applicable in many fields not only related to mathematics,
but in other scientific fields too. This theorem is used all over in linear algebra. One can easily
find inverse of a matrix using Cayley Hamilton theorem. It also plays an important role in
solving ordinary differential equations[2]. This theorem is quite useful in physics also. Cayley
Hamilton theorem plays a vital role in computer programming and coding . In a newer
subject – Rheology, where behavior of material is studied, this theorem is used to determine
the equations that illustrate nature of materials .Matrices are used in many fields like
robotics, automation, encryption, quantum mechanics, electrical circuits, 3D visualization in
2D etc. All places you would require powers of the matrix or inverse. Cayley Hamilton’s
theorem helps in expressing the inverse as a polynomial expression of the matrix. Higher
powers of the matrix in terms of the lower lower powers of the matrix.

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