Abstract

In this paper we have found a necessary and sufficient condition for equivalence of two norms on a linear space using the theory of exponential vector space. Exponential vector space (`evs' in short) is an ordered algebraic structure which can be considered as an algebraic ordered extension of vector space. This structure is axiomatised on the basis of the intrinsic properties of the hyperspace $\mathscr{C}(\X)$ comprising all nonempty compact subsets of a Hausdorff topological vector space $\X$. Exponential vector space is a conglomeration of a semigroup structure, a scalar multiplication and a compatible partial order. We have shown that the collection of all norms defined on a linear space, together with the constant function zero, forms a topological exponential vector space. Then using the concept of comparing function (a concept defined on a topological exponential vector space) we have proved the aforesaid necessary and sufficient condition; also we have proved using comparing function that in an infinite dimensional linear space there are uncountably many non-equivalent norms.

Keywords and Phrases

Equivalence of norms, exponential vector space, topological exponential vector space, zero primitive evs, comparing function.

A.M.S. subject classification

46A99, 46B99, 06F99.

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