eigenvalues of normal operators
Let be a Hilbert space and the algebra of bounded operators
in . Suppose is a normal operator. Then
- 1.
- If is an eigenvalue
of , then is an eigenvalue of (the adjoint operator of ) for the same eigenvector
.
- 2.
- Eigenvectors of associated with distinct eigenvalues are orthogonal
.
Remark - It is known that for any linear operator eigenvectors associated with distinct eigenvalues are linearly independent
. 2 strengthens this result for normal operators.