Lower Triangular Matrix

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Lower Triangular Matrix

## Definition / Concept

A square matrix in which all elements above the principal diagonal are zero is called a lower triangular matrix.

$$a_{ij}=0\quad\text{for }i<j$$

## Usage

- Useful in determinant calculations and matrix equations.

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