Title of article :
ON LUCAS NUMBERS BY THE MATRIX METHOD
Author/Authors :
Koken, Fikri Selcuk University - Faculty of Art and Science - Department of Mathematics, Turkey , Bozkurt, Durmus Selcuk University - Faculty of Art and Science - Department of Mathematics, Turkey
Abstract :
In this study we define the Lucas QL-matrix similar to the Fibonacci Q-matrix. The Lucas QL-matrix is different from the Fibonacci Q-matrix, but is related to it. Using this matrix representation, we have found some well-known equalities and a Binet-like formula for the Lucas numbers
Keywords :
Fibonacci numbers , Lucas numbers , Matrix method
Journal title :
Hacettepe Journal Of Mathematics and Statistics
Journal title :
Hacettepe Journal Of Mathematics and Statistics
