Experiment 4: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors in MATLAB

Definition: Let A be an nxn matrix. A scalar λ is called an eigenvalue of A if there is a nonzero vector 𝑥̅
such that 𝐴𝑥̅ = 𝜆𝑥̅ . Such vector 𝑥̅ is called an eigenvector of A corresponding to λ.

Example:

Procedure:

1. Multiply an nxn matrix by the scalar λ.

2. Subtract identity matrix multiple from Matrix A.

3. Find the determinant of the difference of A and scalar. Set the determinant into zero.

4. Solve for the values of λ.

5. Solve for the corresponding vectors.

EXAMPLE:

Command:

Roots

Poly

Eig(A)

3 λ – 3 eigen values
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