Introduction to W*-Categories

  • R. Lima
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Abstract

A W*-category is the natural generalization of a von Neumann algebra where, instead of taking the bounded linear mappings of a fixed Hilbert space as a model, we take the bounded linear mappings between a collection of Hilbert spaces.

Together with the elementary theory of W*-categories we present a list of examples which motivates and illustrates the general notion developed in this lecture.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • R. Lima
    • 1
  1. 1.Centre de Physique ThéoriqueCNRSMarseilleFrance

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