Minimal-polynomial Definition
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(linear algebra) Given a square matrix M over a field K, the minimal polynomial is the monic polynomial over K of smallest degree, which when applied to M yields the zero matrix.
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(field theory) Given a number α which belongs to some extension field of a field K and is algebraic over K, the minimal polynomial for α over K is the monic polynomial over K of smallest degree for which α is a root.
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minimal-polynomial
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