Kernel

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The kernel or null space of a linear application, i.e. a matrix, is the subspace spanned for all the elements of the domain whose image is zero.

Syntax

kernel(Matrix)

Given a matrix, returns its kernel.

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

Option	Description	Format	Default value
method	We can choose the method to use: `smart` or `free_division_gauss`	`{method=free_division_gauss}`	`{method=smart}`
only_one_element	We can choose if we want one element of the kernel or the basis.	`{only_one_element=true}`	`{only_one_element=false}`

Syntax Description Options