A packed storage matrix, also known as packed matrix, is a term used in programming for representing an matrix. It is a more compact way than an m-by-n rectangular array by exploiting a special structure of the matrix.
Typical examples of matrices that can take advantage of packed storage include:
- symmetric or hermitian matrix
- Triangular matrix
- Banded matrix.
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