Eigenvalue Problems
December 30, 2025 · View on GitHub
Learn how to solve eigenvalue problems using LAPACK.
What You'll Learn
- Understanding eigenvalues and eigenvectors
- Computing eigenvalues
- Computing eigenvectors
- Applications of eigenvalue problems
Prerequisites
- LAPACK Solvers
- Understanding of matrices and linear transformations
Theory
For matrix A, find λ and v such that:
Av = λv
Where:
- λ is an eigenvalue (scalar)
- v is an eigenvector (vector)
Computing Eigenvalues
Symmetric Matrices (dsyev)
import vsl.lapack.lapack64
// Symmetric matrix
a := [
[2.0, 1.0, 0.0],
[1.0, 2.0, 1.0],
[0.0, 1.0, 2.0],
]
// Compute eigenvalues and eigenvectors
// lapack64.dsyev('V', 'U', 3, mut a, mut eigenvalues)
General Matrices
For non-symmetric matrices, use different routines that handle complex eigenvalues.
Applications
- Principal Component Analysis: Find principal directions
- Vibration Analysis: Natural frequencies
- Quantum Mechanics: Energy levels
- Data Analysis: Dimensionality reduction
Example
// Compute eigenvalues of a matrix
// Visualize results
// Use eigenvectors for transformations
Next Steps
- Sparse Matrices - Efficient storage
- Examples - Working examples