Question Bank MSQ • 2 Marks Section 1: Mathematical Physics Mathematical Physics - Module 4

QB_PH_025: Mathematical Physics - Module 4

Question Statement

Which of the following statements is/are true for an $N \times N$ unitary matrix $U$ ($U^\dagger U = I$)?
(A) All eigenvalues of $U$ have absolute value equal to $1$
(B) The rows and columns of $U$ form orthonormal bases of $\mathbb{C}^N$
(C) |\det(U)| = 1
(D) All diagonal elements of $U$ must be strictly real
Correct Answer
A, B, C
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### Solution: Unitary operators preserve norm; eigenvalues lie on unit circle $|\lambda| = 1$.
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