We derive error bounds for the Rayleigh-Ritz method for the approximation to extremal eigenpairs of a symmetric matrix. The bounds are expressed in terms of the eigenvalues of the matrix and the angle between the subspace and the eigenvector. We also present a sharp bound.

D.A. Ritz*, L. Cromer*, K.M. Swadling*, S. Nicol and J. Osborn *School of Zoology, University of Tasmania, PO Box 252-5, GPOHobart,Tasmania, 7001 Australia. Australian Antarctic Division, Channel Hwy, Kingston,Tasmania, 7050 Australia. School of Geography and Environmental Studies, University of Tasmania, PO Box 252-76, GPOHobart, Tasmania, 7001Australia. Corresponding author, e-mail: David.Rit...

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We derive error bounds for the Rayleigh-Ritz method for the approximation to extremal eigenpairs of a symmetric matrix. The bounds are expressed in terms of the eigenvalues of the matrix and the angle between the subspace and the eigenvector. We also present a sharp bound.

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