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# The Best Matrix Conjecture

Curtis Bright

This note describes the best matrix conjecture from combinatorial design theory and the latest results that are known on the conjecture.  In particular, examples of best matrices in orders $$r^2+r+1$$ for all $$r$$ up to and including 6 are given.

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