matrix exponential of numbers has many algorithms. OR do you want matrix
exponential with symbolic entries, trying to do it exactly? In which case
how do you want to do it?
RJF
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> [mailto:maxima-bounces at math.utexas.edu] On Behalf Of Ron Crummett
> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 1:47 AM
> To: maxima at math.utexas.edu
> Subject: matrix exponential?
>
> Hi -
>
> Is there a special function to calculate the exponential of a
> matrix? I have noticed that the exp(%) function simply
> calculates the exponential of each value in a matrix, which
> isn't the correct answer. I have not been able to find any
> such function but wonder if I am looking in the right place. Thanks.
>
> -Ron
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