Operator algebras : theory of C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras /

Operator algebras : theory of C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras /

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Author / Creator:	Blackadar, Bruce.
Imprint:	Berlin ; New York : Springer, c2006.
Description:	1 online resource (xx, 517 p.) : ill.
Language:	English
Series:	Encyclopaedia of mathematical sciences, 0938-0396 ; v. 122. Operator algebras and non-commutative geometry ; 3 Encyclopaedia of mathematical sciences ; v. 122. Encyclopaedia of mathematical sciences. Operator algebras and non-commutative geometry ; 3.
Subject:	C-algebras. Von Neumann algebras. C-algebras. Von Neumann algebras.
Format:	E-Resource Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8877441

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ISBN:	9783540284864 (acid-free paper) 3540284869 (acid-free paper) 3540285172 (electronic bk.) 9783540285175 (electronic bk.) 9786610462124 6610462127
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [479]-503) and index.
Summary:	"This book is the most comprehensive treatment available of the general theory of C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras. Beginning with the basics, the theory is developed through such topics as tensor products, nuclearity and exactness, crossed products, classification of injective factors, K-theory, finiteness, stable rank, and quasidiagonality."--Jacket.
Other form:	Print version: Blackadar, Bruce. Operator algebras. Berlin : Springer, c2006 3540284869

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Summary:	This volume attempts to give a comprehensive discussion of the theory of operator algebras (C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras. ) The volume is intended to serve two purposes: to record the standard theory in the Encyc- pedia of Mathematics, and to serve as an introduction and standard reference for the specialized volumes in the series on current research topics in the subject. Since there are already numerous excellent treatises on various aspects of thesubject,howdoesthisvolumemakeasigni?cantadditiontotheliterature, and how does it di?er from the other books in the subject? In short, why another book on operator algebras? The answer lies partly in the ?rst paragraph above. More importantly, no other single reference covers all or even almost all of the material in this volume. I have tried to cover all of the main aspects of "standard" or "clas- cal" operator algebra theory; the goal has been to be, well, encyclopedic. Of course, in a subject as vast as this one, authors must make highly subjective judgments as to what to include and what to omit, as well as what level of detail to include, and I have been guided as much by my own interests and prejudices as by the needs of the authors of the more specialized volumes.
Physical Description:	1 online resource (xx, 517 p.) : ill.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (p. [479]-503) and index.
ISBN:	9783540284864 3540284869 3540285172 9783540285175 9786610462124 6610462127
ISSN:	0938-0396 ;