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A block diagonal matrix generalizes a diagonal matrix, where the diagonal elements are themselves matrices. The diagonal blocks di must be square matrices. The inverse of a block diagonal matrix is also block diagonal. The determinant of a block diagonal matrix is the product of the determinants of the diagonal blocks.
Jun 20, 2023 · Theorem. Let A be a block diagonal matrix of order n. Let A1,…,Ak be the square matrices on the diagonal: $\ds \mathbf A = \begin {bmatrix}.
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