On the Hermitian \(R\)-conjugate solution of a system of matrix equations (Q1952837)

Summary: Let \(R\) be an \(n\) by \(n\) nontrivial real symmetric involution matrix, that is, \(R = R^{-1} = R^T \neq I_n\). An \(n \times n\) complex matrix \(A\) is termed \(R\)-conjugate if \(\bar{A} = RAR\), where \(\bar{A}\) denotes the conjugate of \(A\). We give necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of the Hermitian \(R\)-conjugate solution to the system of complex matrix equations \(AX = C\) and \(XB = D\) and present an expression of the Hermitian \(R\)-conjugate solution to this system when the solvability conditions are satisfied. In addition, the solution to an optimal approximation problem is obtained. Furthermore, the least squares Hermitian \(R\)-conjugate solution with the least norm to this system mentioned above is considered. The representation of such a solution is also derived. Finally, an algorithm and numerical examples are given.