Eigenvectors & Eigenvalues
An Interactive Visualization
Eigen-Machine
Input a 2x2 matrix to see its transformation and find its real eigenvectors—the special vectors that only stretch or shrink.
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Calculated Eigenvalues (λ)
No real eigenvalues found.
The red and green vectors are the eigenvectors. When you apply the transformation, notice how all the grey vectors are rotated, but the eigenvectors stay on their original line, only changing in length according to their eigenvalue.