Practical Implementation of the MUSIC Algorithm The focus is on how the algorithm works computationally , not just theory, and it explains the denominator (a H E n E n H a) mathematically and intuitively. 1. Introduction The MUSIC (Multiple Signal Classification) algorithm is a high-resolution method used in signal processing and array processing to estimate the Direction of Arrival (DOA) of signals received by a sensor array. Unlike classical beamforming methods, MUSIC uses eigenvector decomposition of the covariance matrix to separate the signal subspace and noise subspace , allowing it to achieve much higher angular resolution. In practical implementations, MUSIC works by: Simulating or collecting array signals Computing the covariance matrix Performing eigenvalue decomposition Separating signal and noise subspaces Scanning possible angles using a steering vector Constructing a pseudo-spectrum where peaks indicate signal directions 2. Signal Mo...