NMAA07012U Introduction to Operator Algebras (IntroOpAlg)

Volume 2015/2016
Education
MSc Programme in Mathematics
Content

 

Commutative Banach algebras, C*-algebras, commutative C*-algebras, continuous function calculus, states and representations, GNS representations, polar decomposition, non-unital C*-algebras and approximate units. von Neumann algebras. The bicommutant theorem and Kaplanski's density theorem. Borel function calculus. Type decomposition of von Neumann algebras.

 

Learning Outcome

 

The participants are expected to acquire the knowledge listed above in the course description.

The participants are expected to be able to understand and apply the Gelfand transform and the GNS-construction, they must understand basic facts about order. They must have some familiarity with important examples of C*-algebras. They must understand the basics of von Neumann algebras.

The participants are expected to master the most fundamental concepts and constructions for C*-algebras and von Neumann algebras which are are used in further studies in operator algebras and in non-commutative geometry

 

Functional Analysis (FunkAn) and Analysis 2 (An2) or similar introductory courses on functional analysis and analysis
5 hours of lectures plus 3 hours of tutorials per week in 8 weeks (last assignment is due in week 9).
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Exam
  • 30
  • Lectures
  • 40
  • Preparation
  • 112
  • Theory exercises
  • 24
  • Total
  • 206
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Continuous assessment
There will be given 3 assignments, each of which will count equally towards the final grade.
Aid
All aids allowed
Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
One internal examiner.
Re-exam
30 minutes oral examination with preparation times during which all aids are allowed. Several internal examiners.
Criteria for exam assesment

The student must in a satisfactory way demonstrate that he/she has mastered the learning outcome of the course.