Join us to listen to Dr. Douglas T. Pfeffer, Visiting Assistant Professor at Berry College, discuss the Toeplitz matrices and their infinite-dimensional analogs.
A Toeplitz matrix is one in which every diagonal is a constant value (see image). Such matrices pop up frequently in signal processing and information theory. As such, traditional questions are raised regarding their inversion, eigenvalues, etc. The goal of this talk is to introduce these matrices, look at their basic properties, and then take a tour of the machinery necessary to discuss their infinite-dimensional analogue: the Toeplitz operator. This tour assumes knowledge of linear algebra, calculus 1-3, and a geometric understanding of complex numbers. Once introduced, we will look at some of their properties and revisit the same traditional questions as before.
Join us on Monday, Feb. 21, from 3:10 to 4 p.m. in Hayes Hall 109 to hear the presentation. We hope to see you then!