Minimal polynomial

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Minimal polynomial may refer to:

  • Minimal polynomial of a square matrix A, the monic polynomial p(x) of least degree such that p(A) = 0.
  • Minimal polynomial of an algebraic element α over a field F, the monic polynomial p(x) over F of least degree such that p(α) = 0.
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