On fast multiplication of a matrix by its transpose

We present a non-commutative algorithm for the multiplication of a block-matrix by its transpose over C or any finite field using 5 recursive products. We use geometric considerations on the space of bilinear forms describing 2×2 matrix products to obtain this algorithm and we show how to reduce the number of involved additions. The resulting algorithm for arbitrary dimensions is a reduction of multiplication of a matrix by its transpose to general matrix product, improving by a constant factor previously known reductions. Finally we propose space and time efficient schedules that enable us to provide fast practical implementations for higher-dimensional matrix products