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How to prove the following equation (which involves binomials and determinant of 2×2 matrices)?

I have tried many ways to prove the following equation, such as the method of induction and expanding all the terms in the summation,but things got more complicated.I could not find an appropriate ...
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Is the number of similarity classes of integer matrices with given minimal and characteristic polynomial finite?

Latimer and MacDuffee proved that there is a bijection between similarity classes of integer matrices with irreducible characteristic polynomial $\chi$ and the ideal class monoid of $\mathbb{Z}[\alpha]...
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Numbers of positive terms in polynomials equal A069999

Let $a(n)$ be A069999 (i.e., number of possible dimensions for commutators of $n \times n$ matrices; it is independent of the field). OEIS states that no generating function is known. Let $P(n,k)$ be ...
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Efficiently computing $\prod_{i=1}^{n} A_i$

Let $k$ be a nonnegative integer, how to compute $\prod\limits_{i=1}^{n} A_i$ quickly and accurately, where $$A_i=\begin{bmatrix} 0 & 1\\ i^k & 1 \end{bmatrix}?$$ I know if $k=0$, we can use ...
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Simple algorithm for A107670

Let $T(n, k)$ be A107670 (i.e., matrix square of triangle A107667). Here we define the triangular matrix $P$ by $P(n, k) = \frac{(n+1)^{2(n-k)}}{(n-k)!}$ for $0 \leqslant k \leqslant n$ and the ...
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Why do these finite group Dedekind matrices seem to have integer spectrum when specialized to the order of group elements?

Let $p$ be a prime and let $f_p$ be the permutation on the set $\{1,2,\cdots,p-1\}$ which is given by taking inverses in $\mathbb{Z}/(p)$: $$x \bmod(p) \mapsto \frac{1}{x} \bmod (p)$$ So for instance, ...
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Number of ways to place 4 kings on nxn chessboard

I have a $n\times n$ chessboard and 4 kings inside it. My goal is to count the number of arrangements where some of them are non-attacking or mutually attacking, for example: In the case where the $4$...
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determinantal ideal of sum of Galois conjugate matrices

Given $n$ matrices $A_i \in \mathbb{Z}^{m\times m}$. I am interested in the ideal $I_d(A)$ generated by the $d\times d$-minors of $A = \sum_{i=1}^n x_iA_i \in \mathbb{Z}[x_1, \dots , x_n]$. The matrix ...
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Fibonacci and matrix modular exponentiation

I'm interested in a few problems that are related enough that I decided to put them all in one question. What are the fastest known algorithms for finding large Fibonacci numbers modulo $p^k$, and ...
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“Smallest” non-zero linear combination of vectors to obtain a non-negative vector

We say that a vector $\mathbf{x}$ in $\mathbb{Z}^j$ is non-negative if it is of the form \begin{bmatrix} x_1 \\ x_2 \\ \vdots \\ x_j \\ \end{bmatrix} where $x_{i} \geq 0$ for all $i=1,\...
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Zero-one pairings between sets of vectors

Let $A\subseteq V$ and $B\subseteq V^\star$ be spanning sets in a finite-dimensional real vector space $V$ and its dual $V^\star$. Suppose that $$ \langle b,a\rangle\in\lbrace0,1\rbrace $$ for all $a\...
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Are these two methods for constructing Hadamard matrices known?

These two observations came while researching the empty set of odd perfect numbers and unitary perfect numbers: Context: Let $n$ be a natural number and $D_n$ be the set of divisors. We can make this ...
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Inductive Cholesky decomposition to prove that a function is positive definite over the natural numbers?

I am trying to prove that the function: $$k(a,b):=\frac{1}{\operatorname{rad}\left ( \frac{ab}{\gcd(a,b)^2} \right )}$$ is a positive definite function over the natural numbers. What has sometimes ...
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A RKHS interpretation of the Rydberg formula for hydrogen and an application for physics?

I was thinking if it is possible to define an inner product between two small physical objects with a positive definite kernel and was led to look at the Rydberg formula: The Rydberg formula for ...
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Prime index subgroups of $\langle Q^{i}(\mathbb Z^{2}) \mid i \in \mathbb Z \rangle$ that is invariant under matrix $Q$

Let $Q $ be a matrix in $ \operatorname{GL}(2, \mathbb{Q}) $ and consider the group $G = \langle Q^{i}(\mathbb Z^{2}) \mid i \in \mathbb Z \rangle := \langle Q^{i}(v) \mid i \in \mathbb Z, v \in \...
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Diameter of the unimodular group with Gauss moves

$\DeclareMathOperator\GL{GL}$Consider the unimodular group $\GL_n(\mathbb{Z})$, consisting of integral matrices $A \in \mathbb{Z}^{n \times n}$ such that that $\det(A) =\pm 1$. It is well known that ...
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Smith normal form and last invariant factor of certain matrices

I've copied over this question from what I asked on Mathematics Stack Exchange, in the hope that some experts can provide some relevant insight. Suppose we have row vectors $x_1$, $x_2$ , $y_1$ , $y_2 ...
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Remarkable recursions for the A204262

Let $a(n)$ be A204262 i.e. permanent of the matrix $n\times n$ with elements $\min(i,j)$. Let $$ f_{n,\ell}(x)=g_{n,\ell}(x)+f_{n,\ell-1}(\ell)-g_{n,\ell}(\ell), \\ g_{n,\ell}(x)=\int (n-\ell)^2 f_{n-...
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Encoding primes via ranks of sign matrices

(Reposted from math.SE) Recently I came across a very simply defined family of matrices: for $n \in \mathbb{N}$, set $A_n := (a_{ij})_{0 \le i, j \le n-1}$, where $$\displaystyle a_{ij} := (-1)^{\big\...
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Positive system of algebraic integers

Let $\mathbb{A}$ be the ring of algebraic integers. Consider a sequence $(d_i)_{i \in I}$, with $I$ a finite set and $d_i \in \mathbb{A} \cap \mathbb{R}_{\ge 1}$, such that $$d_i d_j = \sum_{k \in I} ...
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A query about modular arithmetic on a matrix

Given a matrix $M$ that consists of a set of $4K$ binary row vectors (each vector entry is 0 or 1) each of length $K$. Moreover, it is known/promised that no subset of rows in matrix add to an all 1 ...
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On a decomposition of $2\times2$ integer matrix

Given an integer matrix $\begin{bmatrix}a&b\\c&d\end{bmatrix}$ with determinant $det$ and two positive integers $m,n:m+n=det$, when is it possible to write it sum of two integer matrices $\...
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$3\times 3$ magic squares consisting of entries of a dense set $D\subseteq \mathbb{N}$

Starting point. The struggle for a magic square consisting of distinct square numbers is still ongoing, but it has produced an amusing landmark result called the Parker square. One of the issues is ...
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Symmetric Integral Matrices

Let $SM_n(R)$ be the set of $n\times n$ symmetric matrices with entries in a ring $R$ and let $A\sim B$ for such matrices if $A=C^T\cdot B\cdot C$ for some $C\in SL(n,R).$ It is an equivalence ...
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Existence of solution for a system of quadratic diophantine equations / symmetric quadratic froms

I am interested in solving, or even just deciding the existence of a solution, for a system of quadratic diophantine equations. Let $p$ be a prime congruent to 1 modulo 8, so $ p =17$ is the first ...
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Vanishing of a sum of roots of unity

In my answer to this question, there appears the following sub-question about a sum of roots of unity. Denoting $z=\exp\frac{i\pi}N$ (so that $z^N=-1$), can the quantity $$\sum_{k=0}^{N-1}z^{2k^2+k}$$ ...
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Public key cryptography based on non-invertible matrices, part II

Closely related to this question and extending comment of R. van Dobben de Bruyn. Working over $\mathbb{F}_p$ and all matrices of square $n \times n$. Alice chooses invertible $X_A$ and non-...
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Public key cryptography based on non-invertible matrices?

Added Wed 13 Apr 2022 I have written a short note with experimental data, which shows not all pseudo keys are good keys. Public key cryptography based on non-invertible matrices We got public key ...
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Convergence of a series related to $\mathrm{SL}_2({\mathbb N})$

The question The number $\pi$ and summation by $SL(2,\mathbb Z)$ considers the series $$\sum(\lVert x\rVert+\lVert y\rVert-\lVert x+y\rVert)$$ where the series runs over vectors $x,y\in{\mathbb N}^2$ ...
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Arithmetic properties of positively reduced $2\times 2$-matrices

Call a $2\times 2$ matrix with coefficients in $\{0,1,2,3,\ldots\}$ positively reduced if any row or column reduction (given by replacing a row/column by itself minus the other row/column) produces at ...
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Tangent numbers, secant numbers and permanent of matrices

Inspired by Question 402572, I consider the permanent of matrices $$f(n)=\mathrm{per}(A)=\mathrm{per}\left[\operatorname{sgn} \left(\sin\pi\frac{j+2k}{n+1} \right)\right]_{1\le j,k\le n},$$ where $n$ ...
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Euler numbers and permanent of matrices

Motivated by Question 402249 of Zhi-Wei Sun, I consider the permanent of matrices $$e(n)=\mathrm{per}\left[\operatorname{sgn} \left(\tan\pi\frac{j+k}n \right)\right]_{1\le j,k\le n-1},$$ where $n$ is ...
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Bounding eigenvalues by taking high powers of matrices: history?

Let $A$ be real symmetric matrix. It is a well-known observation that we can bound any eigenvalue $\lambda$ of $A$ by using the fact that $$\lambda^{2 k} \leq \textrm{Tr} A^{2 k}$$ for any $k\geq 1$. ...
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On $\frac{(-1)^{(n-1)/2}}n\mathrm{per}\left[\tan\pi\frac{j+k}n\right]_{1\le j,k\le n-1}$ with $n\in\{3,5,7,\ldots\}$

Recall that the permanent of a matrix $A=[a_{j,k}]_{1\le j,k\le n}$ is given by $$\mathrm{per}(A)=\sum_{\tau\in S_n}\prod_{j=1}^na_{j,\tau(j)}.$$ Let $n$ be an odd integer greater than one. In 2019 I ...
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Reference for $2$-by-$2$ integer matrices

Currently I am studying number theory, in particular modular functions and imaginary quadratic fields. I am looking for a reference on $2$-by-$2$ integer (or rational) matrices, especially: ...
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Distance function on generalized upper half planes

Let $\mathbb{H}^n$ be the quotient $GL_n(\mathbb{R})/O(n) \cdot \mathbb{R}^\times$, which at least in the theory of automorphic forms is called a generalized upper half plane. We could also think of $...
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Complexity of solving linear equations plus disequality constraints $a \ne b$

Let $K$ be ring and $S$ linear homogeneous system with $n$ variables $x_i$ over $K$. Add to $K$ linear disequalities of the form $x_k \ne x_l$ and let the final system be $S'$. If $K=\mathbb{F}_2$, $...
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Can a product of Cohn matrices over the Eisenstein integers with non-zero, non-unit coefficients be a Cohn matrix?

For $k > 1$, is it possible that $\begin{pmatrix} a_1 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\begin{pmatrix} a_2 & 1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{pmatrix}\ldots \begin{pmatrix} a_k & 1 \\ -1 & 0 \end{...
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Non-singular matrix with restricted entries

Given a set $S$ of integers with $1 \not\in S$, let us consider the set $\mathcal{M}$ of all the symmetric matrices $M$, such that: All the diagonal entries of $M$ are equal to $1$. All the off-...
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Condition for a matrix to be a perfect power of an integer matrix

I have a question that seems to be rather simple but for I got no clue so far. Let's say I have a matrix $A$ of size $2\times 2$ and integer entries. I want to know if there is a kind of test or ...
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Zero entries in matrix powers over finite rings

Let $R$ be the finite ring of the integers modulo $q$ or $GF(2^k)$. Let $M$ be $n \times n$ matrix with entries from $R$. Assume $N,I,J$ are integers and for $ 1 \le i \le N-1$ we have $M^i[I,J]=0$ ...
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Sum of divisors and unitary divisors as the eigenvalue and the spectral norm of some addition matrix?

Let $n$ be a natural number and $D_n$ be the set of divisors. We can make this set to a ring by observing that each divisor $d$ has $$0 \le v_p(d) \le v_p(n)$$ Hence we can add two divisors $d,e$ by ...
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Characteristic polynomial of the Gcd matrix

Let $A_n$ be the $n \times n$-matrix with entries $\gcd(i,j)$ and $f_n$ the characteristic polynomial of $A_n$. Question: Is $f_n$ irreducible over $\mathbb{Q}$ for all $n$ except $n=8$? This is ...
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Sum elements in two dimensional arithmetic progression

I have two matrices, $$A= \left[ \begin{matrix} 5 & 10 & 15 & \cdots \\ 17 & 28 & 39 & \cdots \\ 35 & 52 & 69 & \cdots \\ \vdots & \vdots & \vdots & ...
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The Möbius function as eigenvalues

Let the $N$ by $N$ matrix $A$ be defined by the tetration: $$\Large \text{If } \gcd(n, k)=1 \text{ then } A(n,k)= \underbrace{e^{e^{\cdot^{\cdot^{e^{\Re\left(\frac{1}{n^s}\right)}}}}}}_m \text{ else }...
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Do the following binary vectors span $\mathbb{R}^n$?

Defining the binary vectors Let an ordered triple of natural numbers $(r, d, n)$ such that $0 \leq r < d \leq n$ be given. Consider the binary vector $v_{(r,d,n)} \in \mathbb{R}^n$ such that for ...
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Matrix of high rank mod $2$: must it have a large non-singular minor (with disjoint rows and columns)?

Let $A$ be a $2n$-by-$2n$ matrix with entries in $\mathbb{Z}/2\mathbb{Z}$ such that, for every $2n$-by-$2n$ diagonal matrix $D$ with entries in $\mathbb{Z}/2\mathbb{Z}$, the matrix $A+D$ has rank $\...
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Number of matrices with bounded products of rows and columns

Fix an integer $d \geq 2$ and for every real number $x$ let $M_d(x)$ be number of $d \times d$ matrices $(a_{ij})$ satisfying: every $a_{ij}$ is a positive integer, the product of every row does not ...
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Analogue of Perron numbers for non-negative matrices

If $A$ is a square matrix with positive integer coefficients with a biggest real eigenvalues $\lambda>1$, then $\lambda$ is a Perron-number, which means that it is a real algebraic integer bigger ...
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How can I find the integral orthogonal group of a given symmetric positive definite form?

I wonder how one can study the integral orthogonal group of a given (symmetric, positive definite) bilinear form like the one described by the following matrix: $$M=\begin{bmatrix} x_1 &...
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