advanced-linear-algebra
Orthogonal projection and best approximation
taught
The orthogonal projection of v onto W is the UNIQUE closest point in W to v -- a geometric fact with a one-line proof from the Pythagorean theorem.
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Orthogonal projection and best approximation
Advanced Linear Algebra
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- Least squares as best approximation required
- Orthogonal versus oblique projections required
- The Riesz representation theorem required
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