Is there some block-wise characterization of $\mathbb{R}$-diagonalizability (by similarities) of
$$\begin{bmatrix} D_1 & B \\\\ -B^T & D_2 \end{bmatrix},$$
where $D_1$ and $D_2$ are real diagonal, and $B$ is real (generally rectangular)?
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Sign up to join this communityIs there some block-wise characterization of $\mathbb{R}$-diagonalizability (by similarities) of
$$\begin{bmatrix} D_1 & B \\\\ -B^T & D_2 \end{bmatrix},$$
where $D_1$ and $D_2$ are real diagonal, and $B$ is real (generally rectangular)?