Isomorphic diagonal matrix spaces

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The discussion centers on whether the space P2 is isomorphic to the space of all 3 × 3 diagonal matrices. It is suggested that since P2 is isomorphic to vectors with three components, the statement is likely true. A proposed proof involves demonstrating that the space of vectors with n components is isomorphic to n x n diagonal matrices. By setting n to 3, one can compose isomorphisms to establish the relationship. The conclusion drawn is that the isomorphism holds true for these spaces.
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Is The space P2 is isomorphic to the space of all 3 × 3 diagonal matrices.

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I know that P2 is isomorphic to vectors with 3 components so i think this statement is true, is it?
 
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I think its true.
An elegant way to prove it is to show that the space of vectors with n components is isomorphic to the space of n x n diagonal matrices.

Then take n = 3 and compose isomorphisms :)
 
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