Free probability and operator algebras /

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Imprint:Zürich, Switzerland : European Mathematical Society Publishing House, 2016.
Description:1 online resource (x, 132 pages)
Language:English
Series:Münster Lectures in Mathematics (MLM)
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11408000
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Other authors / contributors:Voiculescu, D. V. (Dan V.), 1949- editor.
Stammeier, Nicolai, editor.
Weber, Moritz, editor.
ISBN:9783037196656
3037196653
9783037191651
3037191651
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index
Summary:Free probability is a probability theory dealing with variables having the highest degree of noncommutativity, an aspect found in many areas (quantum mechanics, free group algebras, random matrices etc). Thirty years after its foundation, it is a well-established and very active field of mathematics. Originating from Voiculescu's attempt to solve the free group factor problem in operator algebras, free probability has important connections with random matrix theory, combinatorics, harmonic analysis, representation theory of large groups, and wireless communication. These lecture notes arose from a masterclass in Münster, Germany and present the state of free probability from an operator algebraic perspective. This volume includes introductory lectures on random matrices and combinatorics of free probability (Speicher), free monotone transport (Shlyakhtenko), free group factors (Dykema), free convolution (Bercovici), easy quantum groups (Weber), and a historical review with an outlook (Voiculescu). In order to make it more accessible, the exposition features a chapter on basics in free probability, and exercises for each part. This book is aimed at master students to early career researchers familiar with basic notions and concepts from operator algebras.
Other form:Online version: Free probability and operator algebra / Dan-Virgil Voiculescu, Nicolai Stammeier, Moritz Weber. Zürich, Switzerland : European Mathematical Society Publishing House, 2016
Print version: Free probability and operator algebras. Zürich, Switzerland : European Mathematical Society Publishing House, 2016 9783037191651 3037191651
Standard no.:10.4171/165