Question about finite dimensional real l^p space

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The discussion centers on the definition and understanding of finite dimensional real l^p spaces, specifically in relation to linear operators. A finite dimensional real l^p space is identified as the space of sequences in the form of ##\mathbb{R}^n##, where the norm is defined as \|(x_1,...,x_n)\|_p = \sqrt[p]{\sum_{k=1}^n |x_k|^p}. This clarification resolves the confusion regarding the terminology used in the context of real linear operators mapping between these spaces.

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I believe I understand the definitition of the l^p space, its set of infinite sequences that converge when the sequence is put to the power of p, term by term. However I came across "Let T be a real linear operator from a finite dimensional real l^p space to a real finite dimensional banach space". My issue is that I don't understand what it means by a real finite dimensional real l^p space. If anyone could point me in the right direction that would be great.
 
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They just mean ##\mathbb{R}^n## with norm

[tex]\|(x_1,...,x_n)\|_p = \sqrt[p]{\sum_{k=1}^n |x_k|^p}[/tex]
 
Ahh that makes a lot more sense. Thank you
 

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