Spectrum of operator's exponent

sfire
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
Let A be a bounded operator in complex Hilbert space. Prove that \sigma(Exp(A))=Exp(\sigma(A)).



It is known, that \sigma(P(A))=P(\sigma(A)), where P is a polynomial.
In addition, if an operator A has a bounded inverse, then for any operator B such that ||B||<1/||A^{-1}|| their sum A+B has a bounded inverse.


I managed to prove that \sigma(Exp(A))\supseteq Exp(\sigma(A)).
As
Exp(A)=I+A+\frac{A^2}{2}+\ldots,
let
P_n(x)=1+x+\cdots+\frac{x^n}{n!}
and
Q_n(x)=\frac{x^{n+1}}{(n+1)!}+\ldots.
Then ||Q_n(A)||\to 0.



Let \lambda\notin\sigma(Exp(A)). Then Exp(A)-\lambda I is invertible, and P_n(A)-\lambda I=Exp(A)-\lambda I-Q_n(A) is invertible for large n.
Moreover, P_n(A)-(\lambda+\epsilon)I is invertible for sufficiently small epsilon. So \lambda\notin Exp(\sigma(A)).
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
No ideas...
 
Thread 'Use greedy vertex coloring algorithm to prove the upper bound of χ'
Hi! I am struggling with the exercise I mentioned under "Homework statement". The exercise is about a specific "greedy vertex coloring algorithm". One definition (which matches what my book uses) can be found here: https://people.cs.uchicago.edu/~laci/HANDOUTS/greedycoloring.pdf Here is also a screenshot of the relevant parts of the linked PDF, i.e. the def. of the algorithm: Sadly I don't have much to show as far as a solution attempt goes, as I am stuck on how to proceed. I thought...
Back
Top