numpy (matrix solver) - python vs. matlab

[Kiuhnm]

On 5/2/2012 8:00, someone wrote:
> Still, I dont think I completely understand SVD. SVD (at least in
> Matlab) returns 3 matrices, one is a diagonal matrix I think. I think I
> would better understand it with geometric examples, if one would be so
> kind to maybe write something about that... I can plot 3D vectors in
> matlab, very easily so maybe I better understand SVD if I hear/read the
> geometric explanation (references to textbook/similar is also appreciated).

Russ's post is a very good starting point. I hope you read it.

Kiuhnm