jax.numpy.identity

jax.numpy.identity(n, dtype=None)

Return the identity array.

LAX-backend implementation of numpy.identity().

Original docstring below.

The identity array is a square array with ones on the main diagonal.

Parameters:

• n (int) – Number of rows (and columns) in n x n output.

• dtype (data-type, optional) – Data-type of the output. Defaults to float.

Returns:

out – n x n array with its main diagonal set to one, and all other elements 0.

Return type:

ndarray