Mathematics > Rings and Algebras
arXiv:2606.01519 (math)
[Submitted on 1 Jun 2026]
Abstract:Li and Poon proved that every real square matrix is a real linear combination of four real orthogonal matrices. The resulting question, recorded by Zhan, asks whether four terms are necessary. We prove that three real orthogonal matrices always suffice.
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From: Zhekai Pang [view email]
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Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:47:04 UTC (7 KB)
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