characteristic polynomial
noun
: the determinant of a square matrix in which an arbitrary variable (such as x) is subtracted from each of the elements along the principal diagonal
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“Characteristic polynomial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/characteristic%20polynomial. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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