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On Congruence of Complex Matrices

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For each of a standard set of normal forms for (n × n) complex matrices under the relation of congruence, explicit matrices are exhibited which transform, via congruence, the normal form to its transpose.

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Williams, G.D. On Congruence of Complex Matrices. Results. Math. 47, 155–161 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03323021

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