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Hermite

Computes the Hermite decomposition (or Hermite normal form) of a square matrix with integer coefficients.

Syntax

hermite(Matrix)

Description

Given a square matrix with integers coefficients, computes its Hermite decomposition. Some options are available.

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Options

Below is a complete list of options that may be used in the hermite function.

Option

Description

Format

Default value

method

We can choose the method to be used from the following: columns, rows.

{method="rows"}

columns