A Cayley–Hamiltonian theorem for periodic finite band matrices

  • Barry Simon

    California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, USA
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Abstract

Let be a doubly infinite, self-adjoint matrix which is finite band (i.e. if ) and periodic ( for some where ) and non-degenerate (i.e. for all ). Then, there is a polynomial, , in two variables with . This generalizes the tridiagonal case where where is the discriminant. I hope Pavel Exner will enjoy this birthday bouquet.