Example of dense non surjective operator

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A bounded operator on a Hilbert space can have a dense range without being surjective, as confirmed by the open mapping theorem. An example provided is the mapping from ℓ₁ (the space of absolutely summable sequences) into L₂[0, 2π) (the space of square-integrable functions) defined by the series sum of the form (a_n) → ∑ a_n exp(√-1 n x). This operator demonstrates dense range in L₂[0, 2π) but does not cover all possible functions in that space. The discussion highlights the existence of such operators, clarifying the distinction between dense range and surjectivity. Understanding these concepts is essential in functional analysis.
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Hi, can anyone give me an example of a bounded operator on a Hilbert space that has dense range but is not surjective? (Preferably on a separable Hilbert space)

Im pretty sure such an operator exists since the open mapping theorem requires surjectivity and not just dense range, but its just bothering me that I can't find an example.
 
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How about \ell_1 (all absolutely summable sequences) being mapped into L_2[0, 2\pi) ( all complex valued square integrable functions on [0, 2\pi) ) by

(a_n) -> \sum a_n \exp( \sqrt{-1} n x)
 
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