Definitions
Wiktionary
- n. linear algebra A vector that is not rotated under a given linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context.
- n. physics, engineering A right eigenvector; a nonzero vector such that, for a particular matrix , for some scalar which is its eigenvalue and an eigenvalue of the matrix.
Etymologies
- eigen- + vector (Wiktionary)
Examples
“The concept of increased positive standard of living is a valuable measure, but it is not a "eigenvector" of the economy in any sense.”
Evolutionary Psychology and Economic Bias, Bryan Caplan | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
“Σci fi, for some set {ci} of complex numbers, where fi, the so-called eigenvector of Q corresponding to possible value qi, is that state of S at t for which, when S is in that state, there is unit probability that Q has value qi. [”
“The real budget in the final answer, in Greg's paper, is output from labor, socialness, and height; a three eigenvector decomposition of the general set of economies consisting of random draws according the the presented probaility distributions.”
Mankiw Defends his Tall Tale, Arnold Kling | EconLog | Library of Economics and Liberty
“The curve typically indicates a non-linear correlation; i.e. more authenticity generates an increasingly trusting relationship. eigenvector Says:”
“Also: “why infomercials still exist” eigenvector Says:”
“Hey, I think Jo must be a pigeon. eigenvector Says:”
“But it is indeed always the pushing that counts. eigenvector Says:”
“Why, just create a matrix of the links and then an eigenvector of that matrix is the answer.”
“Knowing how to calculate the eigenvector centrality of something is not novel.”
The Volokh Conspiracy » Supreme Court Skeptical of Business Method Patents
“These discussions are sliced and diced using things like eigenvector centrality to determine patterns and opinions for a range of clients from Fortune 500 companies to government TLAs.”
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machineplay eigenvector: There was a time when I knew what this word meant -- just enough to know I'd never really be able to use one. Dec 7, 2006