C [ast] -algebras and operator theory

ACADEMIC PressINC, 1990 - Mathematics - 286 pages

This book constitutes a first- or second-year graduate course in operator theory. It is a field that has great importance for other areas of mathematics and physics, such as algebraic topology, differential geometry, and quantum mechanics. It assumes a basic knowledge in functional analysis but no prior acquaintance with operator theory is required.

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This is an excellent book for anyone interested in learning C*-algebras and the theory of operator algebras. All proofs are given and each chapter has some very good exercises. The first 5 chapters deal mostly with operator theory. Chapter 6 readies the reader for the final chapter where the author introduces K-theory applied to C*-algebras.
This is a must read for anybody interested in the field.  

Bibliographic information

• Title: C [ast] -algebras and operator theory
• Contributor: Gerard J. Murphy
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: ACADEMIC PressINC, 1990
• ISBN: 0125113609, 9780125113601
• Length: 286 pages
• Subjects: Mathematics / Algebra / General; Mathematics / Algebra / Linear; Mathematics / Functional Analysis; Mathematics / General; Mathematics / Mathematical Analysis