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GATE 2022 MA – Question 51

Functional Analysis · Bounded Linear Operators and Duality · 2 marks · Multiple select

For a>0 define D_a:L²(ℝ)→L²(ℝ) by (D_af)(x)=a^(−1/2)f(x/a) almost everywhere. Which hold?

  1. D_a is a linear isometry.
  2. D_a is bijective.
  3. D_a∘D_b=D_(a+b) for b>0.
  4. D_a is bounded below.

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Correct answer: (A) D_a is a linear isometry.; (B) D_a is bijective.; (D) D_a is bounded below.

Explanation

Substitute t=x/a to get ‖D_af‖²=∫a⁻¹|f(x/a)|²dx=‖f‖². Thus it is a linear isometry and bounded below with constant 1. Composition gives D_aD_b=D_(ab), so inverse D_(1/a) exists and C is false. **A,B,D**.

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