diagonalisation

/daɪˌæɡənələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of arranging something in a diagonal pattern or position.
    • The diagonalisation of the tiles gave the bathroom floor a modern look.
    • In graphic design, diagonalisation of text can make a poster more dynamic.
    • The diagonalisation of the stripes on the flag was a deliberate choice by the designer.
  2. In mathematics, the process of finding a diagonal matrix that is similar to a given square matrix, often used to simplify calculations.
    • The professor explained that diagonalisation of the matrix would reveal its eigenvalues.
    • The student learned diagonalisation to solve systems of linear equations more easily.
    • Diagonalisation is a key technique in quantum mechanics for analyzing observables.
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