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GATE 2021 MA – Question 35

Functional Analysis · Hilbert Spaces · 1 mark · Numerical answer

In a complex Hilbert space, ⟨u,v⟩=2. Evaluate $(2\pi)^{-1}\int_0^{2\pi}\|u+e^{it}v\|^2e^{it}dt$.

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Correct answer: 2 to 2

Explanation

Expand the squared norm into its constant norm terms and the two conjugate cross terms. Multiplication by eⁱᵗ leaves one constant cross term and terms proportional to eⁱᵗ,e²ⁱᵗ. Their full-period integrals vanish, leaving ⟨u,v⟩ or its conjugate depending on inner-product convention. Both equal the given real value **2**.

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