Undergrad Proof of 'Any Finite Dimensional Unitary Space is Complete'?

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The discussion centers on the completeness of finite dimensional unitary spaces, often referenced in Hilbert space texts. It highlights that a unitary space, defined by a complex or real inner product, is considered a pre-Hilbert space. The participants note the lack of a formal proof for the assertion that any finite dimensional unitary space is complete. It is emphasized that in finite dimensions, the inner product establishes an isometric isomorphism on the respective complex or real vector spaces. The conversation reflects a search for clarity and proof regarding this mathematical property.
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In texts treating Hilbert spaces, it's usually given as an example that "any finite dimensional unitary space is complete", but I've found no proof so far and failed prove it myself.
 
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kent davidge said:
In texts treating Hilbert spaces, it's usually given as an example that "any finite dimensional unitary space is complete", but I've found no proof so far and failed prove it myself.
Unitary means we have a complex (real) vector space with a complex (sesquilinear / real: bilinear) inner product, which is also called a pre-Hilbert space or inner product space. If it is of finite dimension, then we the inner product defines an isometric isomorphism on ##\mathbb{C}^n## (resp. ##\mathbb{R}^n\;##) which is complete.
 
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