Computing Minimal Polynomials of Matrices

dc.creatorNeunhoeffer, Max
dc.creatorPraeger, Cheryl E.
dc.date2007-05-07
dc.date2008-04-07
dc.date.accessioned2026-07-07T09:30:18Z
dc.date.available2026-07-07T09:30:18Z
dc.descriptionWe present and analyse a Monte-Carlo algorithm to compute the minimal polynomial of an $n\times n$ matrix over a finite field that requires $O(n^3)$ field operations and O(n) random vectors, and is well suited for successful practical implementation. The algorithm, and its complexity analysis, use standard algorithms for polynomial and matrix operations. We compare features of the algorithm with several other algorithms in the literature. In addition we present a deterministic verification procedure which is similarly efficient in most cases but has a worst-case complexity of $O(n^4)$. Finally, we report the results of practical experiments with an implementation of our algorithms in comparison with the current algorithms in the {\sf GAP} library.
dc.identifierhttps://arxiv.org/abs/0705.0933
dc.identifierhttp://arxiv.org/abs/0705.0933
dc.identifier.urihttp://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/158079
dc.subjectRings and Algebras
dc.subjectData Structures and Algorithms
dc.subject15A21;15A15
dc.titleComputing Minimal Polynomials of Matrices
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