Proofs about invertible linear functions

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This discussion focuses on the proofs regarding the continuity of the inversion map for invertible linear transformations in the context of linear algebra. Key results include the convergence of the series for the inverse of a matrix \( A \) when \( ||A - I|| < 1 \), leading to \( A^{-1} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I - A)^k \). Additionally, it is established that the inversion map \( \varphi(A) = A^{-1} \) is continuous at both the identity matrix \( I \) and any invertible matrix \( A \). The proofs utilize properties of norms and geometric series to demonstrate convergence and continuity.

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Let $G\subset L(\mathbb{R}^n;\mathbb{R}^n)$ be the subset of invertible linear transformations.

a) For $H\in L(\mathbb{R}^n;\mathbb{R}^n)$, prove that if $||H||<1$, then the partial sum $L_n=\sum_{k=0}^{n}H^k$ converges to a limit $L$ and $||L||\leq\frac{1}{1-||H||}$.

b) If $A\in L(\mathbb{R}^n;\mathbb{R}^n)$ satisfies $||A-I||<1$, then A is invertible and $A^{-1}=\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }H^k$ where $I-A=H$. (Hint: Show that $AL_n=H^{n+1}$)

c) Let $\varphi :G\rightarrow G$ be the inversion map $\varphi(A)=A^{-1}$. Prove that $\varphi$ is continuous at the identity I, using the previous two facts.

d) Let $A, C \in G$ and $B=A^{-1}$. We can write $C=A-K$ and $\varphi(A-K)=c^{-1}=A^{-1}(I-H)^{-1}$ where $H=BK$. Use this to prove that $\varphi$ is continuous at $A$.
I have little ideas about these questions. What's your answers? Thank you!
 
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a) Choose a submultiplicate norm so that
||AB|| $\leq$ ||A||||B||.
Now the sequence of partial sums $L_n$ converges to a limit L, then
$lim_{n \to \infty} ||L_n - L || = 0$,
Now $L_n = I + L + ... + L^{n}$. so $||L_n|| = ||I+...+H^n|| \leq ||I|| + ||H|| + ... + ||H^n|| \leq ||I|| + ||H|| + ||H||||H||+ ... + ||H||^n$ <-- by the submultiplicate norm.

so since ||H|| $< $ 1, then ||L_n - L|| $\leq 1 + ||H|| + ... + ||H||^n$, then assume $||H|| = p$, then this is just a geometric series, $1+|p|+...+|p|^n$, and this converges for $|p| < 1$, which is true. and $||L_n - L|| \leq 1 + |p| +...+|p|^n \leq \frac{1}{1-|p|}$ or $\frac{1}{1-||H||}$

b)if ||A-I|| < I
note that $(A-I)*(-I-A-A^2-...) = I $
Now we only need to show that $(-I-A-A^2...)$ converges.I have almost b,c done but i need to think about some details.
 
jakncoke said:
a) Choose a submultiplicate norm so that
||AB|| $\leq$ ||A||||B||.
Now the sequence of partial sums $L_n$ converges to a limit L, then
$lim_{n \to \infty} ||L_n - L || = 0$,
Now $L_n = I + L + ... + L^{n}$. so $||L_n|| = ||I+...+H^n|| \leq ||I|| + ||H|| + ... + ||H^n|| \leq ||I|| + ||H|| + ||H||||H||+ ... + ||H||^n$ <-- by the submultiplicate norm.

so since ||H|| $< $ 1, then ||L_n - L|| $\leq 1 + ||H|| + ... + ||H||^n$, then assume $||H|| = p$, then this is just a geometric series, $1+|p|+...+|p|^n$, and this converges for $|p| < 1$, which is true. and $||L_n - L|| \leq 1 + |p| +...+|p|^n \leq \frac{1}{1-|p|}$ or $\frac{1}{1-||H||}$

b)if ||A-I|| < I
note that $(A-I)*(-I-A-A^2-...) = I $
Now we only need to show that $(-I-A-A^2...)$ converges.I have almost b,c done but i need to think about some details.

Now I especially need proofs of c and d...I can prove a and b.

What $\varphi$ is continuous at I and A means? What is needed to prove?
 
You need to prove that as $A \to I$, then $\phi(A) \to \phi(I) = I$

or $||\phi(A) - I|| \to 0$ for any sequence of Matricies $A_n \to I$.
 
jakncoke said:
You need to prove that as $A \to I$, then $\phi(A) \to \phi(I) = I$

or $||\phi(A) - I|| \to 0$ for any sequence of Matricies $A_n \to I$.

Can you show me how to prove c) and d)? Thank you a lot!
 
You can see the truth of c) by this

So for any sequence $A_n \to I$, we can always pick a $N \in \mathbb{N}$ such that $\forall p \geq N$, $||A_p - I||< 1$

In b), we proved that $A_p$ has an inverse. $A_p^{-1]}$ or the form
$A_p^{-1} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I-A_p)^k$.

Expanding it out a bit $I + (I - A_p) + (I -A_p)^2...$ since $||\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)||^k$

since i picked $p$ so that $||I-A_p|| < 1$, by a)

$||(I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)||^k$
Since this is esentially a geometric series which converges since $||I-A_p||<1$, it converges to $\frac{1}{1 - ||I-A_p||}$

Now $lim_{p \to \infty} A_p \to I,$ so $lim_{p \to \infty} \frac{1}{1 - ||I-A_p||} \to 1$
or $||\phi(A_p)|| \to 1$ as $p \to \infty$.

$||\phi(A_p) - 1 || \to 0$ as $p \to \infty$.

Thus $\phi(A)=A^{-1}$ is continuous at I.
 
jakncoke said:
You can see the truth of c) by this

So for any sequence $A_n \to I$, we can always pick a $N \in \mathbb{N}$ such that $\forall p \geq N$, $||A_p - I||< 1$

In b), we proved that $A_p$ has an inverse. $A_p^{-1]}$ or the form
$A_p^{-1} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I-A_p)^k$.

Expanding it out a bit $I + (I - A_p) + (I -A_p)^2...$ since $||\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)||^k$

since i picked $p$ so that $||I-A_p|| < 1$, by a)

$||(I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)||^k$
Since this is esentially a geometric series which converges since $||I-A_p||<1$, it converges to $\frac{1}{1 - ||I-A_p||}$

Now $lim_{p \to \infty} A_p \to I,$ so $lim_{p \to \infty} \frac{1}{1 - ||I-A_p||} \to 1$
or $||\phi(A_p)|| \to 1$ as $p \to \infty$.

$||\phi(A_p) - 1 || \to 0$ as $p \to \infty$.

Thus $\phi(A)=A^{-1}$ is continuous at I.

But $\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }||I-A_p||^k\rightarrow\frac{1}{1-||I-A_p||}$ does not necessarily mean $||\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }(I-A_p)^k||\rightarrow\frac{1}{1-||I-A_p||}$

Do you mean $\frac{1}{1-||I-A_p||}\rightarrow1$ as $p\rightarrow\infty $ so $\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }||I-A_p||^k\rightarrow1$ so $||\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }(I-A_p)^k||\rightarrow 1$? But does $\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }||I-A_p||^k\rightarrow\frac{1}{1-||I-A_p||}$ mean $||\sum_{k=0}^{\infty }(I-A_p)^k||\rightarrow\frac{1}{1-||I-A_p||}$? I am not sure about this.
 
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jakncoke said:
You can see the truth of c) by this

So for any sequence $A_n \to I$, we can always pick a $N \in \mathbb{N}$ such that $\forall p \geq N$, $||A_p - I||< 1$

In b), we proved that $A_p$ has an inverse. $A_p^{-1]}$ or the form
$A_p^{-1} = \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I-A_p)^k$.

Expanding it out a bit $I + (I - A_p) + (I -A_p)^2...$ since $||\sum_{k=0}^{\infty} (I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)||^k$

since i picked $p$ so that $||I-A_p|| < 1$, by a)

$||(I-A_p)^k|| \leq \sum_{k=0}^{\infty} ||(I-A_p)||^k$
Since this is esentially a geometric series which converges since $||I-A_p||<1$, it converges to $\frac{1}{1 - ||I-A_p||}$

Now $lim_{p \to \infty} A_p \to I,$ so $lim_{p \to \infty} \frac{1}{1 - ||I-A_p||} \to 1$
or $||\phi(A_p)|| \to 1$ as $p \to \infty$.

$||\phi(A_p) - 1 || \to 0$ as $p \to \infty$.

Thus $\phi(A)=A^{-1}$ is continuous at I.

And what about d)? Thanks.
 
For d), use the very detailed hints that are provided. If $C$ is close to $A$, then $K$ is small and therefore so is $H$. Thus $I-H$ is close to $I$ and by c) so is $(I-H)^{-1}$, from which $C^{-1}$ is close to $A^{-1}$.

But the hint that says $C^{-1}=A^{-1}(I-H)^{-1}$ seems to be wrong. I think it should be $C^{-1}=(I-H)^{-1}A^{-1}.$
 

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