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Limit of sequence of vectors in $\ell^2$ with coefficients approaching $0$
Let $\{v_m\}_{m \in \mathbb{N}} \subset \ell^2$ be a sequence in $\ell^2$ over the complex plane $\mathbb{C}$ such that: $\{v_m\}_{m \in \mathbb{N}}$ is linearly independend and $v_m \to v$
Let $V= \...
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Orthonormal Basis of Multi-Dimensional Sobolev Space of Different Orders without Reproducing Kernel
Let $\Omega$ be an open subset of $\mathbb{R}^d$. Under regularity conditions, we know that the $s$-th order Sobolev space $H^s(\Omega)$ with $s \geq d/2$ is a reproducing kernel Hilbert space. In ...
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If $\ $ $yx_n\to 0 $ for all $y$ in a C$^*$-algebra, Is it true that $x_n$ is weakly convergent to $0$?
$A$ is a C$^*\! $-algebra and $(x_n)_{n\in \mathbb{N}} \subseteq A $.
If $\ $ $yx_n\to 0 $ for all $y\in A$, Is it true that $x_n$ is weakly
convergent to $0$ ?
For unitals this is trivial. ...
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Completion of $C_0^{\infty}(\mathbb{R}^N)$ with norm $\|u\|= \Bigg(\int_{{\mathbb{R}}^N} |\Delta u |^2 \, \mathrm{d}x \Bigg)^{\frac{1}{2}}. $
I have a question that I could not find it any where.
Is the completion of $C_0^{\infty}(\mathbb{R}^N)$ with the respect to norm
$$\|u\|= \Bigg(\int_{{\mathbb{R}}^N} |\Delta u |^2 \, \mathrm{d}x \...
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Compact images of nowhere dense closed convex sets in a Hilbert space
Let $B=-B$ be a nowhere dense bounded closed convex set in the Hilbert space $\ell_2$ such that the linear hull of $B$ is dense in $\ell_2$.
Question. Is there a non-compact linear bounded operator ...
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Strongly Continuous Group Actions on the $ C^{\ast} $-Algebra of Compact Operators on a Hilbert Space
Let $ \mathcal{H} $ be a not-necessarily-separable Hilbert space. Let $ G $ be a locally compact Hausdorff group. It is easy to see that if $ U: G \to \mathbb{U}(\mathcal{H}) $ is a norm-continuous ...
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Are the intersection of proximinal sets in a Hilbert Space proximinal?
Let $X$ be a real Hilbert Space and $C \subseteq X$. Let $d_C$ be the infimal distance function to $C$ and $P_C(x) = C \cap S[x; d_C(x)]$ be the metric projection. We say $C$ is proximinal if $P_C(x) \...
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A specific problem on : Can bounding the Sobolev norm, bound a higher derivative?
Let $f \in H^k(\mathbb{R}^m)$, $k>\frac{m}{2}$. Given any $f$, such that $\|f\|_{H^k(\mathbb{R}^m)}<K$ , and any $\phi \in C^{\infty}(\mathbb{R}^m)\cap H^k(\mathbb{R}^m)$, such that $\|\phi\|_{...
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Weak convergent $+$ strongly convergent subsequence $\Rightarrow$ strong convergence? [closed]
Let $X$ be a Hilbert space containing functions defined over a bounded region $\Omega\subset \mathbb{R}^N$. Assume $f_n\in X$ converges weakly to $f\in X$, and also has a strongly convergent ...
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Is every nonexpansive retract of a Hilbert space closed and convex?
Given a closed and convex subset $C\subset H$ of a Hilbert space $H$, the metric projection is a nonexpansive retraction of $H$ onto $C$. This implies that every closed and convex subset of a Hilbert ...
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Multiple of identity plus compact
Is there an example of a bounded operator $T\in\mathcal{B}(H)$, where $H$ is a separable complex Hilbert space, such that no restriction to an infinite dimensional closed subspace is multiple of ...
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Non-point spectrum for diagonalisable self-adjoint unbounded operator
Given a (separable) Hilbert space H and an unbounded densely defined linear operator $T:{\cal D}(T) \to $H such that ${\cal D}$ is diagonalizable (it means $\exists$ an O.N.B. of H such that all basis ...
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Hilbert representation of a bilinear form
Let $\sigma:\mathbb{R}^n\times \mathbb{R}^n\to \mathbb{R}$ be a bilinear symmetric form which is non-degenerate in the sense that for every $0\neq u\in \mathbb{R}^n$ there is $v\in \mathbb{R}^n$ with $...
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Unbounded version of continuous functional calculus
For a normal operator $T$ on a Hilbert space ${\cal H}$, it is well known that for any continuous complex valued function $f$ on the spectrum of $T$, we have a well-defined operator $f(T) \in B({\cal ...
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Optimal estimate in trace norm
Let $x,y$ be vectors of some Hilbert space of unit length.
Then we can consider the projection $P_x:=\langle \bullet, x \rangle x$ and similarly $P_y.$
Assume then that we know that $\left\lVert x-...
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Why is $H^{1/2}$ a Hilbert space?
Let $n\in\mathbb{N}$ and $\Omega \subseteq \mathbb{R}^n$ sufficiently smooth. Then we have the Hilbert space $H^1(\Omega)$ and the trace operator $\operatorname{tr}: H^1(\Omega) \to L^2(\partial \...
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Fredholmness of formal selfadjoint operator $AA^*$ and Fredholmenss of $A$
Let $X$ and $Y$ be Hilbert spaces with respective inner products $\langle , \rangle_{X,Y}$. Let $A:X \rightarrow Y$ be a bounded linear operator. Assume there is a non-degenerate sesquilinear product $...
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A Question on certain Hilbert space of continuous functions, and a characteristic of convergence in it
Define $T^k(\Omega)$, $\Omega$ an open subset of $\mathbb{R}^m$ (with a smooth boundary), as a space of function equivalance classes, with the norm defined as $$ \|f\|_{T^k(\Omega)}^2 = \|f\|_{L^2(...
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Measurability of specific function
Let $I\subset\mathbb{R}$ denote an open and bounded interval of the real line, $H_0^1(I)$ all quadratic integrable Sobolev functions and $C(\bar{I})$ all continuous functions on said interval.
Since ...
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Orthogonal complement vector space
Let $X$ be a vector space contained in $H^{1}(\mathbb R^d),$ then we can study
$X^{\perp_{L^2}}:=\left\{ \xi \in L^2; \langle \xi, x \rangle_{L^2} =0 \ \forall x \in X \right\}$
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$X^{\perp_{H^{-...
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Constant in trace theorem for balls
Consider the standard open ball $B_r:=\left\{x ; \left\lvert x \right\rvert \le R \right\}.$
The trace theorem tells us any function in $W^{k,p}(B_r)$ can be restricted to a function $W^{k-1,p}(\...
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The tensor product of two bounded operators
Let $E$, $F$ be two complex Hilbert spaces and $\mathcal{L}(E)$ (resp. $\mathcal{L}(F)$) be the algebra of all bounded linear operators on $E$ (resp. $F$).
The algebraic tensor product of $E$ and $F$ ...
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What is the consistency strength of non-existence of outer automorphisms of Calkin algebra?
The Calkin algebra $C(H)$ is the quotient of $B(H)$, the ring of bounded linear operators on a separable infinite-dimensional Hilbert space $H$, by the ideal $K(H)$ of compact operators.
In 1977, ...
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Abstract Definition of a Reproducing Kernel Hilbert Space
This is a very basic question about the definition of a reproducing kernel Hilbert space (RKHS).
It seems the standard definition of a RKHS is as a Hilbert space $H$ of functions on some set $X$ ...
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Completely Positive Maps and their dual in Separable Hilbert Space
Consider a separable Hilbert space $\mathcal{H}$, we can first define $T(\mathcal{H})$ the trace class of $\mathcal{H}$, then $D(\mathcal{H})$ to denote the set of positive operator with trace less ...
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"Barrier functions" in function spaces [closed]
In general the idea of a "barrier function" (as in the context of "interior point methods") can possibly be thought of as defining a function corresponding to an open subset of $\mathbb{R}^n$ such ...
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Insights about a frame-like inequality
I'm a graduate student doing research on time-frequency analysis. I am considering the existence of a certain frame-like inequality. Let $H: L^2(\mathbb{R}^d) \rightarrow L^2(\mathbb{R}^d)$ be a ...
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Extending maps from dense $*$-algebras of $C^*$-algebras
Given $\cal{A},\cal{B}$ two dense $*$-algebras of two $C^*$-algebras $A$ and $B$ respectively, together with a $*$-algebra homomorphism $f:\cal{A} \to \cal{B}$, is it clear that $f$ extends to a ...
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Uniform convergence in Hadamard derivatives
Let $T\colon X \to Y$ be a nonlinear operator between Hilbert spaces which is Lipschitz and is Hadamard differentiable. It satisfies
$$T(x+th)=T(x) + tT'(x)(h) + r(t)$$
where $r(t)=r(t,x,h)$ is the ...
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Convergence of nuclear operators
Let $H$ be a separable infinite-dimensional real Hilbert space. We consider operators in $H.$
Nuclear norm of a nuclear operator is the sum of its singular values.
A nuclear, positive and self-...
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Convergence rate of eigenvectors
Let us suppose that $A,A_1,A_2,\ldots$ are non-negative definite self-adjoint bounded linear operators in $L(\mathbb H)$, where $\mathbb H$ is a separable Hilbert space. $(v_j)_{j\ge1}$ and $(\...
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Adjoint of an operator-valued linear operator
I have come across a linear bounded operator $B:K\to \mathcal{L}(U,Z)$ where $K$, $U$, and $Z$ are separable Hilbert spaces. I need a reference (any source) to find out about:
The adjoint of such an ...
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On projection theory for inseparable Hilbert spaces
How can one see that $I$ is an infinite projection in $B(\mathcal{H})$, where $\mathcal{H}$ is an inseparable Hilbert space?
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Subspaces isomorphic with quotients
Suppose $X$ is a Banach space not isomorphic to a Hilbert space. Can we always find a subspace of $X$ that is not isomorphic to a quotient of $X$?
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A nested sequence of closed subspaces of $\ell^2$
Let $\{v_n\}_{n \in \mathbb{N}} \subset \ell^2$ be a sequence in $\ell^2$ over $\mathbb{C}$ such that $\{v_n\}_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is linearly independent and $v_n \to u$.
Is it possible extract a ...
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Araki's proof of simple connectedness of the restricted orthogonal group
I am trying to understand Araki's proof of the statement that the restricted orthogonal group of a Hilbert space with a unitary structure is simply connected. This proof starts on page 114 of these ...
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Point spectrum of a positive invertible operator
Let $G$ be a l.c. group and $f$ belong to $C_c(G)$, the space of continuous functions with compact support. Define an operator$T_f$ on $L^2(G)$ by $T_f(g)=f*g$ (the convolution product). If $T_f$ is ...
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The largest topological copy of a Hilbert space contained in $\ell^1$
Let us consider $\ell^1$, the space of absolutely summable sequences in the space of complex numbers. Clearly every finite dimensional Hilbert space is topologically embedded into $\ell^1$.
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Decay rate of least eigenvalue of Gram matrices
Consider the Hilbert space $H=L^2_w(I)$ as the weighted $L^2$ space, where $I\subseteq\mathbb{R}$:
$$ L_w^2(I)=\{\phi:I\rightarrow\mathbb{R}:\,\|\phi\|^2=\int_I \phi(x)^2w(x)\,dx<\infty\}. $$
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If $H$ is a Hilbert space, is the projective tensor product $E\:\hat\otimes_\pi\:H$ isometrically isomorphic to $E\:\hat\otimes_\pi\:H'$?
Let
$E$ be a $\mathbb R$-Banach space
$H$ be a $\mathbb R$-Hilbert space
$E\:\hat\otimes_\pi\:H$ denote the completion of the tensor product of $E$ and $H$ with respect to the projective norm
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Does the image of $f$ contain a positive number?
Let $H$ be a Hilbert space and $T$ be a bounded and positive operator on $H$. Define a real function $f$ on positive real numbers by
$$f(r):=\|(r+T)^{-1}\|^{-1}-r\quad(r\in\mathbb R_+).$$
Does the ...
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Is there a vector-valued trace such that $\text{tr}((L\otimes_π\text{id}_H)T)=LT$ for all $L∈\mathfrak L(H,\mathfrak L(H))$ and $T∈H\hat\otimes_πH$?
Let
$H$ be a separable $\mathbb R$-Hilbert space
$L\in\mathfrak L(H,\mathfrak L(H,\mathbb R))$
$T\in\mathfrak L(H)$ be nonnegative, self-adjoint and nuclear (trace-class)
Note that$^1$ $$\...
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Strongly continuous semigroup: continuous or continuous componentwise?
Let $T(t)_{t \ge 0}$ be a strongly continuous semigroup on a Hilbert space $H.$
Then, one can consider the function
$f(t_1,t_2):= T(t_1)S T(t_2)x$ where $x$ is a fixed element of the Hilbert space ...
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If $f$ takes values in $L(H,L(H,\Bbb R))$ and $μ$ is a $H\hat ⊗_πH$-valued measure, how are $\int f\:dμ$ and $\int f⊗_π\text{id}_Hdμ$ related?
Let
$H$ be a separable $\mathbb R$-Hilbert space
$H\:\hat\otimes_\pi\:H$ denote the projective tensor product of $H$ and $H$
$(\Omega,\mathcal A)$ be a measurable space
$\mu$ be a $H\:\hat\otimes_\pi\...
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For $B=\int \lambda d E_\lambda $ and $X$ commutes with every $E_\lambda $, why $BX$ is positive and self-adjoint?
Let $B$ be an unbounded closed operator on a Hilbert space $H$. If $B=\int \lambda d E_\lambda $ is positive self-adjoint and a positive bounded operator $X$ commutes with every $E_\lambda $, then why ...
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Flows in Hilbert spaces
Let $\varphi: [0,T] \rightarrow H$ be a Hilbert space valued $C^1$-function. Let $H = X \oplus X^{\perp}$ such that $\varphi(0) \in X$ and the implication $\varphi(t) \in X \Rightarrow \varphi'(t) \in ...
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The closure of span of a linearly independent and convergent sequence in $\ell^2$ [closed]
Let $\{v_n\}_{n \in \mathbb{N}} \subset \ell^2$ be a sequence in $\ell^2$ over $\mathbb{C}$ such that $\{v_n\}_{n \in \mathbb{N}}$ is linearly independent and $v_n \to v_0$.
I would like to know if ...
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Can the $L^{\infty}\to L^{\infty}$ norm be bounded by the trace norm?
Let $k\in C(\mathbb{R}^2; \mathbb{R})$ be a continuous function. Suppose that the operator $K\colon L^2(\mathbb{R}) \rightarrow L^2(\mathbb{R})$ defined by the formula
$$(Kf)(x)=\int_{\mathbb{R}} k(x,...
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When $\lambda$-commutativity implies commutativity?
Let $\mathcal{B}(F)$ the algebra of all bounded linear operators on an infinite-dimensional complex Hilbert $F$.
Let $T,S\in\mathcal{B}(F)$. The pair $(T,S)$ is said to $\lambda$-commute if there ...
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Are the following subsets of a Hilbert space always homeomorphic?
Let $F$ be a infinite-dimensional complex Hilbert space, with inner product $\langle\cdot\;| \;\cdot\rangle$, the norm $\|\cdot\|$, the 1-sphere $S(0,1)=\{x\in F;\;\|x\|=1\}$ and let $\mathcal{B}(F)$ ...
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