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    Linear Algebra

    Randomized Numerical Linear Algebra

    Randomized Numerical Linear Algebra

    DJ Rich
    Posted: April 08, 2024

    Some follow up questions from my video on Randomized Numerical Linear Algebra

    The Matrix Inversion Lemma

    The Matrix Inversion Lemma

    DJ Rich
    Posted: April 17, 2018

    The Matrix Inversion Lemma looks intimidating, but it is easy to know when it applies. Doing so offers considerable computational speed ups.

    The Conjugate Gradient Method

    The Conjugate Gradient Method

    DJ Rich
    Posted: August 28, 2017

    Utilizing a geometric perspective, we find an efficient algorithm for solving a special kind of system of equations.

    Singular Value Decomposition and the Fundamental Theorem of Linear Algebra

    Singular Value Decomposition and the Fundamental Theorem of Linear Algebra

    DJ Rich
    Posted: June 07, 2017

    Any linear transformation fixes four subspaces, which delineate outputs that can be reached using inputs that matter.

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