Angle preserving transformations

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Angle preserving transformations in R^n are defined as linear transformations T that maintain the angle between non-zero vectors x and y, expressed mathematically as <(Tx, Ty) = <(x, y). These transformations must be one-to-one and are closely related to the properties of eigenvalues. The discussion suggests that understanding Hermitian operators may provide insights into identifying all such transformations. Further exploration of the relationship between these transformations and their eigenvalues is encouraged for a comprehensive understanding. The inquiry highlights the mathematical significance of angle preservation in vector spaces.
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If x,y of R^n (as a normed vector space) are non-zero, the angle between x and y, denoted <(x,y), is defined as arccos x.y/(|x||y|).
The linear transformation T :R^n----->R^n
is angle preserving if T is 1-1, and for x,y of R^n (x,y are non zero) we have
<(Tx,Ty) = <(x,y).

what are all angle preserving transformations T :R^N---->R^N ?

I guess that answering to this quastion is connected with eigenvalues of T.please help me!
 
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Try looking up Hermitian operators somewhere.
 

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