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Matrix Theory/ Isometries

Suppose A is a unitary matrix.

(a) Show that there exists an orthonormal basis B of eigenvectors for A.
(b) Let P be the associated change-of-basis matrix. Explain how to alter B such that P lies in SU(n).


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This is a proof regarding a unitary matrix.

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