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Non-reflexive Banach space s.t. X,X*,X**,... are separable
Is there an infinite-dimensional Banach space $X$, which is not reflexive, such that all the spaces $X,X^{\ast},X^{\ast\ast}, X^{\ast\ast\ast},\dots$ are separable?
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Approximate singular value decomposition in Banach spaces
I am interested in generalisations to Banach spaces of the following construction, which relates to the singular value decomposition of a finite-dimensional linear map. If $V$, $W$ are finite-...
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A reasonable framework to study properties of operator $A \mapsto KAK$ on Banach space
Let $K$ be a continuous linear operator on $C[0,1]$ (more, precisely, it is a linear integral operator). Then $K$ defines a continous linear operator $\widehat K$ on $\mathcal L(C[0,1])$ by the rule
$$...
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Integration in C^* algebra
Let $\mathfrak{A}$ be a C${}^*$ algebra and $\mathbb{R}\ni s \mapsto \alpha_s$ a continuous family of its automorphisms. Is it true that
$$
\int d s \, f(s)\, \alpha_s(A)
$$
is well defined as a ...
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On a variant of Eidelheit's theorem
A theorem of Eidelheit from 1940's asserts that two Banach spaces $X$ and $Y$ are isomorphic if and only if $L(X)$ and $L(Y)$, the algebras of all bounded linear operators, are isomorphic as Banach ...
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The category of discontinuous Banach spaces
A banach space is discontinuous if it is isometric to $DC(X)$ for some Hausdorff topological space $X$. ($DC(X)$ is defined here. We denote by $DBan$, the category of all discontinuous ...
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Norm condition in a Banach lattice
Consider the following "condition (J)" on the norm of a (real or complex) Banach lattice $E$: whenever $x$ and $y$ are disjoint (i.e., $|x|\wedge |y|=0$) then
$\|x+y\|+\|x-y\|=2\|x\|+2\|y\|$.
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$C^*$-algebra generated by those operators that are bounded on every $\ell_p$
Suppose $T: c_{00} \to c_{00}$ is a linear map such that, when regarded as an infinite matrix, there is a uniform bound on the $\ell_1$-norms of its columns, and a uniform bound on the $\ell_1$-norms ...
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Banach space of discontinuous functions on a product space
Edit: According to comments of Eric Wofsy and Yemon Choi I edit the question.
For a (compact) topological space $X$, we put $A=\{f:X\to \mathbb{C}\mid f\text{ is bounded}\}$. We define a semi-...
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Dual or pre-dual of BV
Was there any relevant work to determine the dual (or more likely the predual) of the space of bounded variation functions $BV(\mathbb{R}^n)$ (I recall the definition : a function in $L^1(\mathbb{R}^n)...
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Book and Papers for properties of uniformly convex and locally uniformly convex and strictly convex Banach spaces.
I am looking for reference books and research articles which cover analysis of uniformly convex and locally uniformly convex and strictly convex Banach spaces.
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Is there a simple direct proof of the Open Mapping Theorem from the Uniform Boundedness Theorem?
The Open Mapping Theorem, the Bounded Inverse Theorem, and the Closed Graph Theorem are equivalent theorems in that any can be easily obtained from any other. The Closed Graph Theorem also easily ...
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Banach space of discontinuous functions(Killing continuous functions)
Edit: According to the comment of Prof. Majer, I revise the question:
For a metric space $X$, we put $A=\{f:X\to \mathbb{C}\mid \text{f is bounded}\}$. We define two semi norm on $A$
$$\...
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When $C(X)$ is an injective $C(X)$-module? Current answer is erroneous
It is an old question if every injective Banach space is isomorphic as Banach space to $C(X)$-space.
I would like to know if the weakened module version of this question is answered. More precisely: ...
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Can one show that the dual of a quasi-Banach space separates points without explicitly identifying the dual?
I'm interested in a question regarding the identification of some duals of quasi-Banach spaces.
However, I'm not familiar with the quasi-Banach literature, so I'm hoping somebody can point me in the ...
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Banach space modulo a one-dimensional subspace =?
My question is the following:
Given an infinite dimensional Banach space $E$ and a one-dimensional linear subspace $F\subset E$. It is well-known that this one-dimensional linear subspace is closed ...
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Reflexive subspaces of non-separable abstract $L_1$ spaces
An abstract $L_1$ space is a Banach lattice $E$ such that $\|x+y\|=\|x\|+\|y\|$ for disjoint $x,y\in E$. The space $L_1[0,1]$ is a separable example that contains subspaces isomorphic to $L_p[0,1]$ ...
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Large almost equilateral sets in finite-dimensional Banach spaces
Question: Does there exist a function $C:~(0,1)\to
(0,\infty)$ such that for each $\varepsilon\in(0,1)$ every Banach space
$X$ of dimension $\ge C(\varepsilon)\log n$ contains an $n$-point
set $\{x_i\...
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Continuity in Banach space for non-linear maps
I want to find an example of a Banach space $X$ and a continuous map $f:X\rightarrow X$ such that $f$ is not bounded on the unit ball. I do not doubt that such an example exists, but I cannot make it ...
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Necessary conditions for optimality in Banach spaces
Let $X$ denote the non-negative "orthant" of the Banach space $L^2$ (or whatever you call the set of functions in $L^2$ that are non-negative), and let $C$ be a closed, convex subset of $X$. Let $f$ ...
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Counterintuitive consequences of the Hahn-Banach theorem
The axiom of choice has many counterintuitive consequences like the Banach-Tarski paradox.
The Hahn-Banach theorem is a consequence of the axiom of choice, but it is weaker.
I would like to know ...
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James $\ell_1$-theorem
This question was asked at MSe before but with no answer.
I am struggling with the very last estimate in the proof of James' $\ell_1$-theorem. (Please see below an excerpt from Albiac and Kalton's ...
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What should be considered a finite size of an infinite dimensional space? [closed]
I've got a map between two infinite dimensional spaces, $f: A\to B$, where $A$ seems "larger" than $B$. For the sake of conversation let's assume that $A$ is the set of smooth maps $\mathbb R^3\to \...
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If $ F(x,\bullet) \in {L^{2}}(G,B) $ for all $ x \in G $, then is $ x \mapsto F(x,\bullet) $ strongly measurable?
This question is related to something that I asked yesterday: If $ F(x,\bullet) \in {L^{\infty}}(G,B) $ for all $ x \in G $, then is $ x \mapsto F(x,\bullet) $ strongly measurable?
Pietro Majer ...
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If $ F(x,\bullet) \in {L^{\infty}}(G,B) $ for all $ x \in G $, then is $ x \mapsto F(x,\bullet) $ strongly measurable?
Let $ (X,\Sigma,\mu) $ be a $ \sigma $-finite measure space and $ B $ a Banach space. A function $ f: X \to B $ is said to be strongly $ \mu $-measurable iff it is the almost-everywhere pointwise ...
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Extending compact operators
Let $X$ be a separable, infinite-dimensional complex Banach space and $Y\subseteq X$ an infinite-dimensional closed subspace. Suppose $K:Y\to X$ is an arbitrary compact operator. I would like to ...
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Is $L(\ell_2,\ell_2)$ dense in $L(\ell_2,c_0)$?
Let $\ell_2:=\{ x:\mathbb{N} \to \mathbb{R}: \sum_{j=1}^\infty x_j^2<\infty\}$ and
$c_0:=\{ x:\mathbb{N} \to \mathbb{R}: \lim_{j\to\infty}x_j=0,\, \sup_{j\in\mathbb{N}}|x_j|<\infty\}$ denote the ...
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A Banach space with all Hilbertian subspaces complemeneted
Assume that $X$ is a Banach space in which every Hilbertian subspace is complemented (let's say that all the projections are uniformly bounded). What can we say about $X$? It has to be K-convex. By ...
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Relationship between LlogL and Hardy spaces
I think that for positive, one-dimensional, periodic functions, the following statement is true:
$$
f\in L log L(\mathbb{T})\Leftrightarrow f\in H^1(\mathbb{T}),
$$
where
$$
LlogL=\{f\in L^1\,s.t.\,\...
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Approximating a measurable function from a second-countable, locally compact Hausdorff group to a separable Banach space
Let $ G $ be a second-countable, locally compact Hausdorff group and $ B $ a separable Banach space.
We say that a function $ f: G \to B $ is Bochner-measurable if and only if it is the everywhere ...
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Infinite dimensional subspaces of $L^1$
Suppose that $X$ is an infinite dimensional subspace of $L^{1}$. In some cases it is true that $X$ contains an isomorphic copy of an infinite dimensional Hilbert space. However, it is not the case ...
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The Notion of Strong Measurability for Separable Banach Spaces
Let $ (X,\Sigma,\mu) $ be a measure space and $ B $ a Banach space. According to my understanding, a function $ f: X \to B $ is said to be strongly $ \mu $-measurable if and only if it is the almost-...
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Generalized Hardy-Littlewood-Sobolev Inequality
The Hardy-Littlewood-Sobolev Inequality says that
$$\text{for $p,q,r\in (1,+\infty)$ such that }\quad
1-\frac1p+1-\frac1q=1-\frac1r,\tag {$\sharp$}
$$
$$
\exists C, \forall u\in L^p(\mathbb R^n),\...
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Chebyshev centres of a bounded closed convex set in a strictly convex Banach space
Suppose $X$ is a strictly convex Banach space. Does there exist a bounded closed convex set $K$ in $X$ such that the set of all Chebyshev centers $C(K)$ of $K$ is a proper subset of $K$ with diameter ...
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A question on $p$-approximation property
We say that a subset $K$ of a Banach space $X$ is relatively $p$-compact ($1\leq p<\infty$) if there exists a $p$-summable sequence $(x_n)_{n=1}^{\infty}$ in $X$ such that
$$ K\subseteq \left\{\...
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Transferring locally uniformly convex norm by bounded linear operator from one Banach space to another
I'm trying to find a simple proof this theorem
Let $Y$ be a locally uniformly convex Banach space and $X$ be a Banach space and let $T$ be a bunded linear operator from $X$ into $Y$ such that for ...
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Is the ideal of functions vanishing at a set complementable in $C(X)$?
Let $X$ be a compact Hausdorff topological set, and $Y$ be its closed subset. Is the ideal of functions vanishing on $Y$
$$
I=\{f\in C(X):\ \forall y\in Y\ f(y)=0\}
$$
complementable (as a closed ...
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The Banach space of bounded functions with countable support
Let $X$ be a set of cardinality $\aleph_1$ and consider the Banach space $\ell_\infty^c(X)$ of all scalar-valued bounded functions on $X$ which are non-zero only for countably many elements of $X$ ...
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Positive definite quadratic forms on Banach spaces
This is a question about characterizing Hilbert spaces in terms of quadratic forms. Let $X$ be a real Banach space and $E$ a bounded quadratic form on it, it is called positive definite if $E(x,x)\...
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Clarkson's inequalities for Banach space valued functions
In standard analysis, Clarkson's inequalities expresses the norms of the sum and difference of two functions in $L^p$ in terms of the norms of the individual functions. In particular, one may use the ...
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Existence of normal structure in strictly convex Banach spaces
Does there exists a strictly convex Banach space which is not uniformly convex and has normal structure ?
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Measurability of a map that takes a functional to its composition with a linear operator
Let $(X,\Sigma_X)$ be a measurable space such that $\Sigma_X$ is countably generated.
Let $B_b(X)$ be the Banach space of all bounded $\Sigma_X$-measurable functions $X\to\mathbb{R}$ equipped with the ...
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a question about Tsirelson's space
NOTE: I asked this question over at math.stackexchange.com but got no answer or comments after 3 days, probably because it's a bit specialized. Hopefully it is interesting enough to ask over here.
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A question about Smulian lemma
Smulian lemma says Let $(X, ||.||)$ be a Banach space and$(X^*, ||.||^*)$ and let $x\in S_X=\{x\in X:||x||=1\}$ then
(i) $||.||$ is Frechet diffrentiable at $x$ iff $\lim\limits_{n\to\infty}||f_n-...
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Denseness of finite rank operators in $\mathcal{B}(X,Y)$
Let $X$ and $Y$ be Banach spaces and let $\mathcal{B}(X,Y)$ be the space of bounded linear operators from $X$ to $Y$. As noted in the answers to a question on
https://math.stackexchange.com/questions/...
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Banach spaces admitting no proper quasi-affinity
I am interested in examples of Banach spaces $X$ satisfying the following two conditions:
(1) Every (continuous linear) injective operator $T:X\to X$ with dense range is surjective.
(2) $X$ is ...
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Predual of a Direct Sum of Banach Spaces
This may be basic, and if it is I apologize, but I have found no references to it in literature. I would appreciate a reference at least if I am wrong. I have supplied background for those interested, ...
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Frechet differentiable implies reflexive?
Let $X$ be a Banach space. Is it true that if dual norm of $X^*$ is Frechet differentiable then $X$ is reflexive?
Can any one help me?
thanks
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relation between of uniformly rotund in every direction and uniformly rotund and locally uniformly rotund
The norm of a Banach space $X$ is said to be uniformly rotund in every direction if $$\lim_{n→∞}\|x_n−y_n\|=0$$ whenever $$x_n,y_n∈SX$$ are such that $$\lim_{n→∞}\|x_n+y_n\|=2$$ and there is a $z∈X$ ...
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Is $H^\infty$ a second dual space?
Let $H^\infty$ denote the Banach space of all bounded analytic functions on the open disc $\mathbb{D}$. It is easy to see that $H^\infty$ is a dual space. However, is there a Banach sapce $Y$ such ...
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