On algebras of Toeplitz fuzzy matrices (Q861480)

Algebraic properties of Toeplitz matrices over a fuzzy algebra, analogous to those of complex Toeplitz matrices [cf. \textit{I. S. Iohvidov}, Hankel and Toeplitz matrices and forms. Algebraic theory. (1982; Zbl 0493.15018); \textit{T. Itô}, SIAM J. Matrix Anal. Appl. 17, No.~4, 998--1006 (1996; Zbl 0870.15014); \textit{C. Gu} and \textit{L. Patton}, ibid. 24, No.~3, 728--746 (2003; Zbl 1040.15013)] are derived by using the displacement matrix (DM) of a Toeplitz fuzzy matrix. It is shown that the DM for a fuzzy matrix may be introduced, if this DM has the special structure established in the paper. Necessary and sufficient conditions for a product of Toeplitz matrices to be Toeplitz are obtained. A criterion for normality of a Toeplitz fuzzy matrix and conditions for its symmetric idempotency are deduced. Similar results for Hankel fuzzy matrices are briefly discussed. It is stated that every invertible Hankel fuzzy matrix has a Hankel inverse.