linear algebra
noun
: a branch of mathematics that is concerned with mathematical structures closed under the operations of addition and scalar multiplication and that includes the theory of systems of linear equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, and linear transformations
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The usual solution, so far, relied on bypassing the problem by doing linear algebra on photonic chips and offloading non-linear operations to external electronics.
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This is the equivalent of linear algebra—performing matrix multiplication.
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Taarini Kaur Dang, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The usual solution, so far, relied on bypassing the problem by doing linear algebra on photonic chips and offloading non-linear operations to external electronics.
—Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
This is the equivalent of linear algebra—performing matrix multiplication.
—Ars Technica, 12 Jan. 2025
Mathematical foundation—Develop a strong understanding of linear algebra, calculus and statistics.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for linear algebra
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“Linear algebra.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/linear%20algebra. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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