Interactive Demo

PA=LU Factorization Visualizer

PA=LU Factorization Visualizer is a free, interactive learning demo from the CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing course on Lykke. It helps you build intuition for Solving Linear Systems (Ax=b), LU Factorization with Pivoting, Iterative Methods (Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel), Matrix Conditioning. Play with it directly in your browser — it features 3 buttons. This demo lives in the “Midterm 1: Review and Assessment” section of the course.

Preview of the PA=LU Factorization Visualizer interactive demo
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How to use this demo

  1. Use the “Reset”, “Previous Step”, “Next Step” buttons to trigger actions or reset the demo.
  2. Experiment freely — there's nothing to break, and every change is reversible.

What you'll explore

Frequently asked questions

What does the PA=LU Factorization Visualizer demo do?

This module consolidates all materials related to the first midterm, which assesses your understanding of numerical linear algebra. It includes a practice exam and solutions covering direct and iterative methods for sol… PA=LU Factorization Visualizer turns that idea into something you can manipulate directly and watch respond.

What CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing concept does PA=LU Factorization Visualizer teach?

This module consolidates all materials related to the first midterm, which assesses your understanding of numerical linear algebra. It includes a practice exam and solutions covering direct and iterative methods for sol… It focuses on Solving Linear Systems (Ax=b), LU Factorization with Pivoting, Iterative Methods (Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel), Matrix Conditioning, Least Squares Solutions, Computational Cost Analysis from the “Midterm 1: Review and Assessment” section.

What can I control in PA=LU Factorization Visualizer?

The “Reset”, “Previous Step”, “Next Step” buttons run actions or reset the demo. Every change updates the visualization in real time, so you can see exactly how each variable affects the outcome.

How does PA=LU Factorization Visualizer fit into the CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing course?

CS323 provides a comprehensive introduction to numerical algorithms, focusing on practical implementation and real-world applications. The course begins with the fundamentals of computational error and floating-point ar… This demo is the interactive piece for the “Midterm 1: Review and Assessment” section. Open the full CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing course wiki at https://www.getlykke.com/explore/public/cs323-numerical-analysis-and-computing-7146330a-2792-4961-9bd5-0e42fb092c87 for notes, flashcards, quizzes and the other demos.

What will I understand better after using PA=LU Factorization Visualizer?

You'll build intuition for Solving Linear Systems (Ax=b), LU Factorization with Pivoting, Iterative Methods (Jacobi, Gauss-Seidel), Matrix Conditioning, Least Squares Solutions, Computational Cost Analysis — and, crucially, see how they behave when you change the inputs, which is hard to get from a textbook or lecture on CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing alone.

From the CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing course

This interactive demo is part of the Midterm 1: Review and Assessment section. Explore the full CS323: Numerical Analysis and Computing course wiki on Lykke — with notes, flashcards, quizzes and more interactive demos.

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