Linear Algebra Done Right · Problem 7B.1

Operators on Inner Product Spaces — Sheldon Axler

Mathematics — Linear Algebra · spectral-theorem

Problem

Prove that a normal operator on a complex inner product space is self-adjoint if and only if all its eigenvalues are real. This exercise strengthens the analogy (for normal operators) between self-adjoint operators and real numbers.

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