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sqrtm

Compute, if exists, the matrix square root.

Example of usage

Factorise a labelled industrial sensor calibration matrix and verify reconstruction.

Usage / limitations

+Use when: Derive square-root operators for covariance transformations.

−Limitations: Matrix shape, symmetry, conditioning and numerical precision constrain validity.

Mathematical formula

X² = A.
Sample dataShow
{
  "variable": "measurement_matrix",
  "domain": "Industrial sensor calibration",
  "feature_names": [
    "temperature_c",
    "vibration_mm_s"
  ],
  "matrix": [
    [
      4.0,
      0.0
    ],
    [
      0.0,
      9.0
    ]
  ]
}

Code example (Python)

# DataLens.ai example
# Factorise the named two- or three-sensor calibration matrix.
from scipy.linalg import sqrtm
result = sqrtm(A)
assert np.allclose(result @ result,A)
print("Expected output verified")