-i log(U) is Hermitian and therefore that 4. For a unitary operator U, show that T = U = el for some Hermitian T.

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4. For a unitary operator U, show that T = -ilog(U) is Hermitian and therefore that
U = eil for some Hermitian T.
Transcribed Image Text:4. For a unitary operator U, show that T = -ilog(U) is Hermitian and therefore that U = eil for some Hermitian T.
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Let U be a unitary operator. 

To prove that T=-ilogU is Hermitian. 

Since, U is an unitary operator, UU*=U*U=I where U* is the adjoint of U and I is the identity operator.

As T=-ilogU, therefore, it's adjoint is T*=ilogU*

Now, 

T-T*=-ilogu-ilogU*=-ilogU-ilogU*=-ilogU-ilogU-1 =ilogU+ilogU     logA-1=-logA=0T=T*

Hence, T is Hermitian.

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