Section 30

Linear transformations of a unitary space

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Problem 30.1

Let a1,…,aka_{1}, \ldots , a_{k} be a basis in the subspace L⊂U\mathcal{L} \subset \mathcal{U}. The coordinate columns of these vectors in an orthonormal basis ee of the space U\mathcal{U} form the matrix AA. Write, in the basis e:

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the matrix PP of orthogonal projection onto the subspace L\mathcal{L},

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the matrix QQ of reflection in the subspace L\mathcal{L}.

Problem 30.2

Let L⊂U\mathcal{L} \subset \mathcal{U} be the linear span of vectors a1a_{1} and a2a_{2}. In an orthonormal basis ee of the space U\mathcal{U} the coordinate columns of these vectors are given. Write, in the basis ee, the matrix PP of orthogonal projection onto the subspace L\mathcal{L} and the matrix QQ of reflection in the subspace L\mathcal{L}:

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[1i1+i],[i11−i]\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 \\ i \\ 1 + i\end{smallmatrix}\right], \quad \left[\begin{smallmatrix} i \\ 1 \\ 1-i\end{smallmatrix}\right];

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[ii1],[2i03]\left[\begin{smallmatrix} i \\ i \\ 1\end{smallmatrix}\right], \quad \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 2i \\ 0 \\ 3\end{smallmatrix}\right];

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[i11i],[2i03i]\left[\begin{smallmatrix} i \\ 1 \\ 1 \\ i\end{smallmatrix}\right], \quad \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 2i \\ 0 \\ 3 \\ i\end{smallmatrix}\right].

Problem 30.3

A vector aa is given, and the subspace L⊂U\mathcal{L} \subset \mathcal{U} is defined by the equation (a,x)=0(a, x) = 0. Find the image of the vector xx under reflection in L\mathcal{L}, and express the matrix of this transformation in terms of the coordinate column a of the vector aa in an orthonormal basis.

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Problem 30.4

In an orthonormal basis, the coordinate column a of the vector aa is given. Let φ\varphi be the reflection in the subspace L⊂U\mathcal{L} \subset \mathcal{U} defined by the equation (a,x)=0(a, x) = 0. Express the matrix of the transformation φ\varphi in terms of a, if:

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a=[3−12i]\mathbf{a} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 3 \\ -1 \\ 2i \end{smallmatrix}\right]

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a=c153\mathbf{a} = \mathbf{c}_{153}. c153=[−i−1−3i]\mathbf{c}_{153} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} -i \\ -1 \\ -3 i \end{smallmatrix}\right].

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a=c131\mathbf{a} = \mathbf{c}_{131}. c131=[1−i1+i]\mathbf{c}_{131} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 \\ -i \\ 1+i \end{smallmatrix}\right].

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a=c215\mathbf{a} = \mathbf{c}_{215}. c215=[1111−i]\mathbf{c}_{215} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 \\ 1 - i \end{smallmatrix}\right].

Problem 30.5

Prove that in a unitary space the operation of passing to the adjoint transformation has the following properties:

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(φ+ψ)∗=φ∗+ψ∗(\varphi + \psi )^{ * } = \varphi^{ * } + \psi^{ * };

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(φψ)∗=ψ∗φ∗(\varphi \psi )^{ * } = \psi^{ * } \varphi^{ * };

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(αφ)∗=αˉφ∗(\alpha \varphi )^{ * } = \bar{\alpha } \varphi^{ * };

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if φ\varphi has an inverse, then φ∗\varphi^{ * } also has an inverse, and (φ∗)−1=(φ−1)∗\left(\varphi^{ * }\right)^{ - 1} = \left(\varphi^{ - 1}\right)^{ * }.

Problem 30.6

In an orthonormal basis, the matrix of a linear transformation of a unitary space is given. Find the matrix of the adjoint transformation:

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A88\mathbf{A}_{88}. A88=[1ii1]\mathbf{A}_{88} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 & i \\ i & 1 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

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A103\mathbf{A}_{103}. A103=[0i−i0]\mathbf{A}_{103} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 0 & i \\ -i & 0 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

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A100\mathbf{A}_{100}. A100=[12ii−1]\mathbf{A}_{100} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 & 2 i \\ i & -1 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

Problem 30.7

Let AA be the matrix of a linear transformation in a basis with Gram matrix Γ\Gamma. Find the matrix of the adjoint transformation:

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A=A92,Γ=A87A = \mathbf{A}_{92}, \quad \Gamma = \mathbf{A}_{87}. A92=[i11i],A87=[11+i1−i3]\mathbf{A}_{92} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} i & 1 \\ 1 & i \end{smallmatrix}\right], \mathbf{A}_{87} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 & 1+i \\ 1-i & 3 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

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A=A97,Γ=A86A = \mathbf{A}_{97}, \quad \Gamma = \mathbf{A}_{86}. A97=[i1−12i],A86=[5i−i1]\mathbf{A}_{97} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} i & 1 \\ -1 & 2 i \end{smallmatrix}\right], \mathbf{A}_{86} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 5 & i \\ -i & 1 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

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A=A375,Γ=A388A = \mathbf{A}_{375}, \quad \Gamma = \mathbf{A}_{388}. A375=[11+i1−i111−1−ii],A388=[210121011]\mathbf{A}_{375} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 & 1+i & 1-i \\ 1 & 1 & 1 \\ -1 & -i & i \end{smallmatrix}\right], \mathbf{A}_{388} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 2 & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 2 & 1 \\ 0 & 1 & 1 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

Problem 30.8
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Let a vector xx be an eigenvector for the transformation φ\varphi with eigenvalue λ\lambda and an eigenvector for φ∗\varphi^{ * } with eigenvalue μ\mu. Prove that λ=μˉ\lambda = \bar{\mu }.

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Prove that the transformation φ∗\varphi^{ * }, adjoint to a transformation φ\varphi with eigenvalues λ1,…,λn\lambda_{1}, \ldots , \lambda_{n}, has eigenvalues λ1‾,…,λn‾\overline{\lambda_{1}}, \ldots , \overline{\lambda_{n}}.

Problem 30.9

Let the subspace L\mathcal{L} be invariant under the transformation φ\varphi. Prove that L⊥\mathcal{L}^{\perp } is invariant under the adjoint transformation φ∗\varphi^{ * }.

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Problem 30.10
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Prove that the set of values of a linear transformation φ\varphi of a unitary space coincides with the orthogonal complement of the kernel of the adjoint transformation φ∗\varphi^{ * }.

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Prove that the Fredholm theorem for complex systems of linear equations also holds in the following formulation: the system Ax=bA\mathbf{x} = \mathbf{b} is consistent if and only if every solution of the system of linear equations AˉTy=0\bar{A}^{T} \mathbf{y} = \mathbf{0} satisfies the equality yTbˉ=0\mathbf{y}^{T} \bar{b} = 0.

Problem 30.11
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Prove that every linear transformation of a unitary space has an (n−1)(n - 1)-dimensional invariant subspace. Is this statement true for complex vector spaces?

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Prove that for every linear transformation of a unitary space there exists an orthonormal basis in which the matrix of the transformation is upper triangular.

Problem 30.12

In an orthonormal basis, the matrix AA of a linear transformation φ\varphi is given. Find the transition matrix SS to an orthonormal basis in which φ\varphi has a triangular matrix A′A^{\prime }, and write the matrix A′A^{\prime }:

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A=[i1−i001021+i2−i]A =\left[\begin{smallmatrix} i & 1 - i & 0 \\ 0 & 1 & 0 \\ 2 & 1 + i & 2 - i\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A=[−1−1+i−1−i1+i11+i1−i1−i1]A =\left[\begin{smallmatrix} - 1 & - 1 + i & - 1 - i \\ 1 + i & 1 & 1 + i \\ 1 - i & 1 - i & 1\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A=[ii−ii1011+i−i]A =\left[\begin{smallmatrix} i & i & - i \\ i & 1 & 0 \\ 1 & 1 + i & - i\end{smallmatrix}\right]

Problem 30.13

Find the condition on the matrix of a transformation φ\varphi in an orthonormal basis, necessary and sufficient for φ\varphi to be normal.

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Problem 30.14

For a normal transformation φ\varphi of the space U\mathcal{U}, prove that:

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Ker⁡φ=Ker⁡φ∗\operatorname {Ker} \varphi = \operatorname {Ker} \varphi^{ * }

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Im⁡φ=Im⁡φ∗\operatorname {Im} \varphi = \operatorname {Im} \varphi^{ * }; \quad

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U=Ker⁡φ⊕Im⁡φ\mathcal{U} = \operatorname {Ker} \varphi \oplus \operatorname {Im} \varphi.

Problem 30.15

Prove that a transformation φ\varphi is normal if and only if every eigenvector of φ\varphi is also an eigenvector of φ∗\varphi^{ * }.

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Problem 30.16

Let L\mathcal{L} be an eigenspace of a normal transformation φ\varphi. Prove that L⊥\mathcal{L}^{\perp } is invariant under φ\varphi.

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Problem 30.17

Let xx and yy be eigenvectors of a normal transformation φ\varphi belonging to distinct eigenvalues. Prove that xx and yy are orthogonal.

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Problem 30.18

Let φ\varphi be a normal transformation of a unitary space U\mathcal{U}. Prove that

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U\mathcal{U} is the direct sum of pairwise orthogonal eigenspaces of the transformation φ\varphi.

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In U\mathcal{U} there exists an orthonormal basis of eigenvectors of φ\varphi.

Problem 30.19

Let there exist for a transformation an orthonormal basis of eigenvectors. Prove that it is normal.

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Problem 30.20

Prove that the product of normal transformations is normal if they commute. Is the converse true?

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Problem 30.21

Prove that a transformation φ\varphi of a unitary space is normal if and only if for every invariant subspace L\mathcal{L} the subspace L⊥\mathcal{L}^{\perp } is also invariant.

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Problem 30.22

A normal transformation is given in an orthonormal basis by the matrix AA. Find the transition matrix SS to an orthonormal basis of eigenvectors and the matrix A′A^{\prime } of the transformation in this basis:

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A=[2ii2]A =\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 2 & i \\ i & 2\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A=[00−30043−40]A =\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 0 & 0 & - 3 \\ 0 & 0 & 4 \\ 3 & - 4 & 0\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A=13[3−i2i02i32i02i3+i]A = \frac{1}{3}\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 3 - i & 2i & 0 \\ 2i & 3 & 2i \\ 0 & 2i & 3 + i\end{smallmatrix}\right].

Problem 30.23

Let the transformations φ\varphi and ψ\psi be normal, and φψ=o\varphi \psi = o. Does it follow that ψφ=o\psi \varphi = o?

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Problem 30.24

Prove that:

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for any complex matrix, the sum of the squares of the moduli of all elements is not less than the sum of the squares of the moduli of all eigenvalues (each counted with its multiplicity)

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for a normal matrix, the sums mentioned in the first item are equal.

Problem 30.25

Let the transformations φ\varphi and ψ\psi be self-adjoint. Prove that the transformations φψ+ψφ\varphi \psi + \psi \varphi and iφψ−iψφi\varphi \psi - i\psi \varphi are also self-adjoint.

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Problem 30.26

Prove that:

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self-adjoint transformations can be defined as normal transformations whose eigenvalues are real

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unitary transformations can be defined as normal transformations whose eigenvalues have modulus 1.

Problem 30.27

Prove that:

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every transformation φ\varphi of a unitary space can be represented in the form φ=φ1+iφ2\varphi = \varphi_{1} + i\varphi_{2}, where φ1\varphi_{1} and φ2\varphi_{2} are self-adjoint transformations

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φ1\varphi_{1} and φ2\varphi_{2} commute if and only if φ\varphi is a normal transformation.

Problem 30.28

Prove that the product of a nonzero self-adjoint transformation by a number α\alpha is self-adjoint if and only if α\alpha is real.

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Problem 30.29

Let a transformation φ\varphi be such that (φ(x),x)=0(\varphi (x), x) = 0 for any vector x∈Ux\in \mathcal{U}. Prove that φ=o\varphi = o if:

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φ\varphi is self-adjoint

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φ\varphi satisfies the condition φ=−φ∗\varphi = - \varphi^{ * }.

Problem 30.30

Prove that (φ(x),x)(\varphi (x), x) is real for any vector x∈Ux\in \mathcal{U} if and only if φ\varphi is self-adjoint.

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Problem 30.31

Let the transformations φ\varphi and ψ\psi be self-adjoint. Prove that (φ(x),ψ(x))(\varphi (x), \psi (x)) is real for any vector x∈Ux\in \mathcal{U} if and only if φ\varphi and ψ\psi commute.

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Problem 30.32

Let φ\varphi be a nonnegative self-adjoint transformation with tr⁡φ=0\operatorname {tr} \varphi = 0. Prove that φ=o\varphi = o.

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Problem 30.33

Prove that a transformation φ\varphi is normal if and only if ∣φ(x)∣=∣φ∗(x)∣\left|\varphi (x)\right| = \left|\varphi^{ * }(x)\right| for any vector xx.

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Problem 30.34

Find the condition on the matrix of a linear transformation φ\varphi in a basis with Gram matrix Γ\Gamma, necessary and sufficient for the transformation to be:

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self-adjoint

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unitary.

Problem 30.35

Prove that a matrix AA is the matrix of a self-adjoint transformation of rank 1 in an orthonormal basis if and only if there exists a column a such that A=a‾aTA = \overline{\mathbf{a}} \mathbf{a}^{T}.

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Problem 30.36

In an orthonormal basis, the matrix AA of a self-adjoint transformation of a unitary space is given. Find the transition matrix SS to an orthonormal basis of eigenvectors and the matrix A′A^{\prime } of the transformation in the new basis:

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[73i−3i−1]\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 7 & 3i \\ - 3i & - 1\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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[43+i3−i1]\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 4 & \sqrt{3} + i \\ \sqrt{3} - i & 1\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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[52(1+i)2(1−i)2]\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 5 & \sqrt{2}(1 + i) \\ \sqrt{2}(1 - i) & 2\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A377\mathbf{A}_{377}. A377=[11−i01+i3i0−i1]\mathbf{A}_{377} = \left[\begin{smallmatrix} 1 & 1-i & 0 \\ 1+i & 3 & i \\ 0 & -i & 1 \end{smallmatrix}\right].

Problem 30.37

Let φ\varphi be a self-adjoint transformation. Prove that:

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the transformation ψ=(φ−iι)−1(φ+iι)\psi = (\varphi - i\iota )^{ - 1}(\varphi + i\iota ) is defined and is unitary

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ψ−ι\psi - \iota has an inverse, and φ=i(ψ+ι)(ψ−ι)−1\varphi = i(\psi + \iota )(\psi - \iota )^{ - 1}.

Problem 30.38
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Prove that a linear transformation φ\varphi is unitary if and only if φ∗=φ−1\varphi^{ * } = \varphi^{ - 1}.

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Prove that for a unitary transformation the adjoint is also unitary.

Problem 30.39

Prove that the unitary norm of a matrix AA (problem 27. 3) does not change after multiplying AA on the right or on the left by a unitary matrix UU.

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Problem 30.40

Let a linear transformation φ\varphi of a unitary space preserve the length of every vector: ∣φ(x)∣=∣x∣\left|\varphi (x)\right| = \left|x\right|. Prove that it is unitary.

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Problem 30.41

Prove that a linear transformation φ\varphi is unitary if it:

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carries some orthonormal basis into an orthonormal basis

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preserves the pairwise scalar products of the basis vectors of some basis.

Problem 30.42

φ\varphi is a normal transformation, some natural power of which is the identity transformation. Prove that φ\varphi is unitary.

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Problem 30.43
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Will the sum of unitary transformations be a unitary transformation?

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Will the product of a unitary transformation by a number α\alpha be a unitary transformation?

Problem 30.44

For a unitary transformation given in an orthonormal basis by the matrix AA, find an orthonormal basis of eigenvectors and the matrix of the transformation in this basis:

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A=[cos⁡α−sin⁡αsin⁡αcos⁡α]A =\left[\begin{smallmatrix} \cos \alpha & - \sin \alpha \\ \sin \alpha & \cos \alpha \end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A=15[3+3i7−73−3i]A = \frac{1}{5}\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 3 + 3i & \sqrt{7} \\ - \sqrt{7} & 3 - 3i\end{smallmatrix}\right]

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A=19[4+3i4i−6−2i−4i4−3i−2−6i6+2i−2−6i1]A = \frac{1}{9}\left[\begin{smallmatrix} 4 + 3i & 4i & - 6 - 2i \\ - 4i & 4 - 3i & - 2 - 6i \\ 6 + 2i & - 2 - 6i & 1\end{smallmatrix}\right].