MHB Why is the Series Absolutely Convergent for Sequences in l^2(N)?

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The discussion centers on the absolute convergence of the series $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} x_n y_n$$ for sequences $$x = (x_n)$$ and $$y = (y_n)$$ in the space $$l^2(\mathbb{N})$$. It highlights that the inequality $$\sum_{n=1}^{\infty} |x_n y_n| \leq \|x\|_2 \|y\|_2$$ demonstrates this convergence. The norms $$\|x\|_2$$ and $$\|y\|_2$$ are finite, ensuring the series converges absolutely. The discussion seeks clarification on the reasoning behind this result from Sohrab's example. Understanding this concept is crucial for grasping the properties of sequences in functional analysis.
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I am reading Houshang H. Sohrab's book: "Basic Real Analysis" (Second Edition).

I am focused on Chapter 2: Sequences and Series of Real Numbers ... ...

I need help with an aspect of Example 2.3.52 ...

The start of Example 2.3.52 reads as follows ... ...
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In the above Example from Sohrab we read the following:

" ... ... Then, given any sequences $$x = (x_n), \ y = (y_n) \in l^2 ( \mathbb{N} )$$, the series $$\sum_{ n = 1 }^{ \infty } x_n y_n $$ is absolutely convergent ... ..."
My question is as follows:

How/why, exactly, given any sequences $$x = (x_n), \ y = (y_n) \in l^2 ( \mathbb{N} )$$ ...

... does it follow that the series $$\sum_{ n = 1 }^{ \infty } x_n y_n $$ is absolutely convergent ... ...?

Help will be much appreciated ... ...

Peter
 

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Peter said:
In the above Example from Sohrab we read the following:

" ... ... Then, given any sequences $$x = (x_n), \ y = (y_n) \in l^2 ( \mathbb{N} )$$, the series $$\sum_{ n = 1 }^{ \infty } x_n y_n $$ is absolutely convergent ... ..."
My question is as follows:

How/why, exactly, given any sequences $$x = (x_n), \ y = (y_n) \in l^2 ( \mathbb{N} )$$ ...

... does it follow that the series $$\sum_{ n = 1 }^{ \infty } x_n y_n $$ is absolutely convergent ... ...?
This comes from the inequality $(\dagger)$, where it is proved that $$\sum_{ n = 1 }^{ \infty }| x_n y_n| \leqslant \|x\|_2\|y\|_2 < \infty. $$
 
Opalg said:
This comes from the inequality $(\dagger)$, where it is proved that $$\sum_{ n = 1 }^{ \infty }| x_n y_n| \leqslant \|x\|_2\|y\|_2 < \infty. $$
Appreciate the help, Opalg ...

Thanks ...

Peter
 
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