English

Noun

eigenvector ‎(plural eigenvectors)

1. (linear algebra) A vector that is not rotated under a given linear transformation; a left or right eigenvector depending on context.
2. (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.

Synonyms

• latent vector, proper vector

Related terms

• eigendecomposition
• eigenfunction
• eigenspace
• eigenvalue

Translations

See also

• Mathworld article on eigenvectors

Spanish

Noun

eigenvector m ‎(plural eigenvectores)

1. (linear algebra) eigenvector

Synonyms

• autovector
• vector propio