 Dual map (source code)

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= Dual map
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The dual of $\alpha:V\to W$ is $\alpha^*:W^*\to V^*$ defined by $\alpha^*(g)=g\circ\alpha$. In finite dimensions,
$$
\ker\alpha^*=(\operatorname{im}\alpha)^\circ,
\qquad
\operatorname{im}\alpha^*=(\ker\alpha)^\circ.
$$

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