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Unitary Group

(group theory) For given n, the group of n×n unitary matrices, with the group operation of matrix multiplication.

Usage notes

The unitary group of degree n is a subgroup of the general linear group GL(n, C) (i.e., the underlying field is that of the complex numbers) and can be denoted U(n) or Un.

Synonyms

hyperorthogonal group (especially over finite fields, obsolete)