Sylvester's criterion

criterion of positive definiteness of a Hermitian matrix
Intangible theorem Q2709660
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Sylvester's criterion

Summary

Sylvester's criterion is a theorem[1]. It draws 118 Wikipedia views per month (theorem category, ranking #188 of 1,306).[2]

Key Facts

  • Sylvester's criterion's instance of is recorded as theorem[3].
  • James Joseph Sylvester is named after Sylvester's criterion[4].
  • Sylvester's criterion's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/06wcb43[5].
  • Sylvester's criterion's main subject is recorded as positive-definite matrix[6].
  • Sylvester's criterion's MathWorld ID is recorded as SylvestersCriterion[7].
  • Sylvester's criterion's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[8].
  • Sylvester's criterion's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 2780608567[9].

Why It Matters

Sylvester's criterion draws 118 Wikipedia views per month (theorem category, ranking #188 of 1,306).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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