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Lecture

Hermitian Forms: Definition and Properties

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MATH-115(b): Advanced linear algebra II

L'objectif du cours est d'introduire les notions de base de l'algèbre linéaire et de démontrer rigoureusement les résultats principaux du sujet. ...

Description

This lecture covers the definition and properties of Hermitian forms, which are applications between complex vector spaces that exhibit specific linearity and symmetry properties. The instructor explains the concept of antilinearity, R-linearity, and sesquilinear forms, providing examples and discussing their applications in vector spaces. The lecture also delves into the notion of sesquilinear forms on complex vector spaces, emphasizing their linearity and antilinearity properties. Additionally, the lecture explores the relationship between Hermitian forms and sesquilinear forms, highlighting their significance in various mathematical contexts.

Instructor

Marc Troyanov

Doctorat en mathématiques à l'Université de Genève (1987) - Postdoc à Paris et Salt-Lake City, puis professeur assistant à l'UQAM (Montréal). Venu en 1993 à l'EPFL comme professeur assistant, nommé MER en 1999 puis professeur titulaire en 2005. Domaine de recherche : géométrie différentielle, analyse sur les variétés et sur les espaces métriques.

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Mathematics

Algebra: Linear algebra

Analysis: Functional analysis

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