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The evaluation functional on (C(K)) has norm one

Example

Let K be a nonempty compact metric space, let K{R,C} be the scalar field, let C(K,K) carry the supremum norm, and let x0K. Define

δx0:C(K,K)K,δx0(f):=f(x0).

Then δx0 is a bounded linear functional of norm 1.

Facts & Assumptions

Given: A nonempty compact metric space K, a scalar field K{R,C}, a point x0K, and the space C(K,K) of continuous K-valued functions on K with the supremum norm.

[L2]

A bounded linear operator is a linear map with a uniform norm bound (A bounded linear operator between normed spaces).

[L3]

The operator norm is the least global bound, equivalently the unit-ball supremum (The operator norm as the least bound and as the unit-sphere or unit-ball supremum).

Verification

technique · direct
1.1

The map δx0 is linear, and for every fC(K,K), δx0(f)=f(x0)f. Hence δx0 is bounded with operator norm at most 1 by [L2] and [L3].

L2L3
2.1

Let 1 be the constant function 1 on K. Then 1=1 and δx0(1)=1, so δx01. Therefore δx0=1.

step 1.1

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