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Which theorem states that a matrix is unitarily diagonalizable if and only if it is normal?

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Spectral Theorem

A matrix is normal if it commutes with its conjugate transpose (AAᴴ = AᴴA). This theorem is a cornerstone of functional analysis and quantum mechanics.

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