Answer: H = H dagger (conjugate transpose).
- A H = H<sup>T</sup>
- B H = -H (conjugate transpose)
- C H = H* (conjugate)
- D H = H<sup>dagger</sup> (conjugate transpose)
Correct answer: D. H = H<sup>dagger</sup> (conjugate transpose)
Explanation: A Hermitian matrix satisfies H = H<sup>dagger</sup> (H equals its own conjugate transpose). Eigenvalues of a Hermitian matrix are always real.
Element aij of matrix A sits at the intersection of row i and column j.
Concept context
Matrix operations, determinants, inverses, and solving linear systems