Linear Algebra and Its Applications · Problem 6.4.9

Computations with Matrices — Gilbert Strang

Mathematics · minimax-principle

Problem

If BB is positive definite, show from the minimax principle (12) that the second smallest eigenvalue is increased by adding BB: λ2(A+B)>λ2(A)\lambda_2(A+B) > \lambda_2(A).

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