Prove that $T$ is bounded iff $x_{n} \rightharpoonup x \quad \Rightarrow \quad Tx_{n} \rightharpoonup Tx.$

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Let $X$ be a reflexive Banach space and $T: X \rightarrow X$ a linear operator. Prove that $T$ is bounded iff $$x_{n} \rightharpoonup x \quad \Rightarrow \quad Tx_{n} \rightharpoonup Tx.$$

I found this question here:

if $x_n \rightharpoonup x$ in $X$, then $Tx_n \rightharpoonup Tx$ in $Y$ , for $T \in B(X, Y )$

But I do not understand if this is an answer for the question or no, I got confused from the information there, could anyone clarify what is written for me please?

Best Answer

The reverse implication is a simple consequence of the closed-graph theorem: Let $(x_n)$ be a sequence such that $x_n\to x$ and $Tx_n\to y$. We need to show $Tx=y$. Since every strongly convergent sequence is weakly convergent, it follows $x_n\rightharpoonup x$, and by the assumption $Tx_n \rightharpoonup Tx$. Since weak limits are unique, $Tx=y$, the graph of $T$ is closed, and $T$ is continuous.

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