Higher numerical ranges of matrix polynomials

 Let $P(lambda)$ be an $n$-square complex matrix polynomial, and $1 leq k leq n$ be a positive integer. In this paper, some algebraic and geometrical properties of the $k$-numerical range of $P(lambda)$ are investigated. In particular, the relationship between the $k$-numerical range of $P(lambda)$ and the $k$-numerical range of its companion linearization is stated. Moreover, the $k$-numerical range of the basic $A$-factor block circulant matrix, which is the block companion matrix of the matrix polynomial $P(lambda) = lambda ^m I_n - A$, is studied.