Let X be a Banach space.
(a) Define the dual space X′, giving an expression for ∥Λ∥X′ for Λ∈X′. If Y=Lp(Rn) for some 1⩽p<∞, identify Y′ giving an expression for a general element of Y′. [You need not prove your assertion.]
(b) For a sequence (Λi)i=1∞ with Λi∈X′, what is meant by: (i) Λi→Λ, (ii) Λi→Λ (iii) Λi→∗Λ ? Show that (i) ⟹ (ii) ⟹ (iii). Find a sequence (fi)i=1∞ with fi∈ L∞(R)=(L1(R))′ such that, for some f,g∈L∞(Rn) :
fi→∗f,fi2→∗g,g=f2.
(c) For f∈Cc0(Rn), let Λ:Cc0(Rn)→C be the map Λf=f(0). Show that Λ may be extended to a continuous linear map Λ~:L∞(Rn)→C, and deduce that (L∞(Rn))′=L1(Rn). For which 1⩽p⩽∞ is Lp(Rn) reflexive? [You may use without proof the Hahn-Banach theorem].