noun
linear algebra; matrix algebra
Technical term in computing and mathematics. In Japanese, 線形代数 is more common for linear algebra, while 行列代数 specifically emphasizes matrix operations.
行列代数はコンピュータグラフィックスでよく使われる。
Matrix algebra is often used in computer graphics.
このアルゴリズムは行列代数に基づいている。
This algorithm is based on linear algebra.
線形代数 is the standard term for linear algebra, covering vectors and linear transformations broadly. 行列代数 focuses on matrices and their operations, often in computational contexts.
Compound of 行列 (matrix) and 代数 (algebra). The term is a direct calque from English 'matrix algebra' or 'linear algebra'.