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Let $V$ be a $n$ dimensional vector space spanned by $\{e_{i}\}_{i=1}^{n}$.

Let $T:V\to V$ be a linear operator with matrix transformation $A$. Is there any relationship between the dual operator $T^{*}:V^{*}\to V^{*}$, and the complex conjugate $A^{*}$ of $A$?

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    See http://math.stackexchange.com/questions/58146/transpose-of-a-linear-mapping2012-11-09
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    So in part (2) where they explain it, is it just the regular transpose that corresponds to $T^{*}$, not the complex conjugate?2012-11-09
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    I've heard of "dual space" and "dual basis" but not "dual operator". Is there any link to it or short explanation?2012-11-09
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    @DonAntonio: Usually we define it as $(T^*f)(v)=fTv$.2012-11-09
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    @lovinglifein2012: Yes. The difference originates from the fact that the inner product has conjugate symmetry and Riesz representation theorem gives us an anti-isomorphism.2012-11-09

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