Linear algebra: orthonormal basis

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The discussion focuses on finding an orthonormal basis "C" in ##\mathbb{E}^3## formed by eigenvectors of the endomorphism ##\phi## associated with the matrix M_{\phi}^{B,B} = (1 0 0; 0 2 0; 0 0 3). The eigenvalues are identified as 1, 2, and 3, leading to the conclusion that while the vectors (1, 0, 0), (0, 2, 0), and (0, 0, 3) are eigenvectors, they do not constitute an orthonormal basis. The correct approach involves deriving the eigenvectors and then normalizing them to form the orthonormal basis.

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Homework Statement


##\phi## is an endomorphism in ##\mathbb{E}^3## associated to the matrix
(1 0 0)
(0 2 0) =##M_{\phi}^{B,B}##=
(0 0 3)

where B is the basis: B=((1,1,0),(1,-1,0),(0,0,-1))

Find an orthonormal basis "C" in ##\mathbb{E}^3## formed by eigenvectors of ##\phi##

The Attempt at a Solution



Being the eigenvalues the elements of the diagonal 1, 2, 3
Aren't (1, 0, 0), (0,2,0), (0,0,3) three orthonormal vectors already?

Or should I write the endomorphism according to the canonical basis first and find new values?
 
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Felafel said:

Homework Statement


##\phi## is an endomorphism in ##\mathbb{E}^3## associated to the matrix
(1 0 0)
(0 2 0) =##M_{\phi}^{B,B}##=
(0 0 3)

where B is the basis: B=((1,1,0),(1,-1,0),(0,0,-1))

Find an orthonormal basis "C" in ##\mathbb{E}^3## formed by eigenvectors of ##\phi##

The Attempt at a Solution



Being the eigenvalues the elements of the diagonal 1, 2, 3
Aren't (1, 0, 0), (0,2,0), (0,0,3) three orthonormal vectors already?
Yes, they are, but these aren't the vectors they're asking for.
Felafel said:
Or should I write the endomorphism according to the canonical basis first and find new values?

Use the eigenvalues to find a basis of eigenvectors, and then make an orthonormal basis out of that set of vectors.
 

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