Proofs about invertible linear functions

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The discussion revolves around proofs related to invertible linear functions, specifically focusing on properties of linear transformations in the context of norms, convergence of series, and continuity of the inversion map. The scope includes theoretical proofs and mathematical reasoning.

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  • Some participants propose that if a linear transformation \( H \) has a norm less than 1, then the series of partial sums \( L_n \) converges to a limit \( L \) with a bound on its norm.
  • Others argue that if \( A \) is close to the identity matrix in terms of norm, then \( A \) is invertible, and its inverse can be expressed as a series involving \( H \).
  • A later reply discusses the continuity of the inversion map \( \varphi \) at the identity, suggesting that as \( A \) approaches \( I \), \( \varphi(A) \) approaches \( I \) as well.
  • Some participants express uncertainty about the implications of continuity at points other than the identity, particularly regarding the continuity of \( \varphi \) at a general invertible matrix \( A \).
  • There is a discussion about the correctness of a specific formulation regarding the relationship between \( C^{-1} \) and \( A^{-1} \), with some participants questioning the proposed expressions.

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Participants generally agree on the foundational aspects of the proofs for parts a) and b), but there is no consensus on the continuity of the inversion map at points other than the identity or on the specific formulation of the relationship between \( C^{-1} \) and \( A^{-1} \).

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Some participants note that the convergence of series and the behavior of norms depend on specific assumptions about the matrices involved, and there are unresolved questions regarding the implications of these assumptions on the continuity proofs.

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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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