Questions tagged [von-neumann-algebras]
Subtag of the [oa.operator-algebras] tag for questions about von Neumann algebras, that is, weak operator topology closed, unital, *-subalgebras of bounded operators on a Hilbert space.
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Is $L(\mathbb{Z}*\mathbb{Z}_{2})$ a free group factor?
This is a reference request for something that is likely to be well-known to operator algebraists. I will not, therefore, include the technical definition of free product of finite von Neumann ...
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Monotone series of projections converging to 1 in von Neumann algebra
The following statement is being used a lot in the literature, and I wonder how to prove it.
Let $M$ be an infinite-dimensional von Neumann algebra (with unit element), show that there is an ...
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Reference for the Gelfand duality theorem for commutative von Neumann algebras
The Gelfand duality theorem for commutative von Neumann algebras states that the following three categories are equivalent:
(1) The opposite category of the category of commutative von Neumann ...
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On conditional expectation from tensor products
Let $M$ be a $\mathrm{II}_{1}$ factor. Does there exist a conditional expectation from $M^{\otimes 2}$ to $M$ preserving the trace $\tau^{\otimes 2}$?
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Jordan isomorphisms of type I von Neumann algebras
Let $\mathcal M$ and $\mathcal N$ be two von Neumann algebras. A linear map $J:\mathcal M\to\mathcal N$ is said to be a Jordan isomorphism if $J$ is bijective, $*$-preserving and $J(xy+yx)=J(x)J(y)+J(...
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A question on quantum tori
Let $\mathbb T_\theta^2$ be quantum tori generated by two unitary operators $u,v$. can $u,v$ be finite dimensional?
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Which sigma-ideals in a sigma-algebra are ideals of null sets?
My question is motivated, to be somewhat vague, by an attempt to see how much a measure space is defined by the set of null sets. In other words, assume we are not given a concrete measure on a space ...
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Characterizing the Haagerup property of finite von Neumann algebras via unbounded derivations
A correspondence $_{N} H_{N}$ is a Hilbert space with two normal commuting left/right representations of $N$ in $B(H)$. The following characterization of property (T) for finite von Neumann algebras ...
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Explanation of $\sigma$-weak topology von a von Neumann algebra [closed]
Let $A$ be a von Neumann algebra. I want to understand the precise meaning of the $\sigma$-weak topology on $A$. What I understand so far is the following: The $\sigma$-weak topology, which we will ...
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Limit of spectral projection of increasing sequence of positive operators
Let $\mathcal M$ be a von Neumann algebra. Suppose $(x_\alpha)\subset \mathcal M$ is bounded increasing net of positive operators converging to a positive operator $x\in\mathcal M.$ Is it true that $\...
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In which sense the GNS-construction is a functor?
I asked this at mathstackexchange a week ago, without success.
I think the Gelfand–Naimark–Segal construction must be a functor in some sense, but I can't find an explicit statement anywhere. Can ...
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One-parameter semigroups of bimodules
Suppose M is a von Neumann algebra.
Consider a monoidal category of bimodules over M.
Here a bimodule is a Hilbert space with two normal representations of M.
The monoidal structure is given by Connes'...
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Index of a particular subfactor
If a compact group $G$ acts on vN algebra factor $M\subset B(L^{2}(M))$, what would be the index of subfactor $[M^{G}:M]$? KIndly explain the answer.
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Is there a non-irreducible maximal subfactor other than two-sided TLJ?
A subfactor $N \subseteq M$ is called:
irreducible if $N' \cap M = \mathbb{C}$,
maximal if for any intermediate subfactor $N \subseteq P \subseteq M$ then $P=\{N,M \}$.
The two-sided ...
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Proof of uniqueness of predual of von Neumann algebra
I am currently reading Jesse Peterson's lecture notes on von Neumann algebras. I'm confused by lemma 4.4.2. In particular, it seems to me that Hahn Banach theorem here can only conclude the map $\phi$ ...
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Connes Embedding Conjecture is false [closed]
This preprint from yesterday claims to prove that Connes Embedding Conjecture fails.
Since the paper is from outside Operator Algebras (Computer Science/Quantum Computing) and they actually work on ...
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Given non-type-I subfactors $R \subset S$, must $S$ have a projection that meets no projection in $R$ except $1$?
Let $R \subset S$ be distinct non-type-I von Neumann factors; say two projections $P, Q \in S$ "meet" if they have a common non-null subprojection (i.e. if $P \wedge Q \neq 0$), and call $P$ "$R$-...
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Action of hyperbolic group on von Neumann algebra
Let $G$ be a hyperbolic group. Let $M$ be a vN algebra in standard form. Can there exist a faithful action of $G$ on $M$ such that
\begin{align*}
\sigma_{g_n} \rightarrow I
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Are almost commuting hermitian matrices close to commuting matrices (in the 2-norm)?
I consider on $M_n(\mathbb C)$ the normalized $2$-norm, i.e. the norm given by $\|A\|_2 = \sqrt{\mathrm{Tr}(A^* A)/n}$.
My question is whether a $k$-uple of hermitian matrices that are almost ...
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Certain limits of normal completely positive idempotents
Suppose $L_n$ is a sequence of normal completely positive mappings of $B(H)$ into itself of norm strictly less than one with the property that $L_n(L_m(A)) \to L_m(A)$ in the strong operator topology ...
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On invertibility of ergodic averages
Let $x$ be invertible unbounded operator affiliated operator to the $\mathrm{II_{1}}$ factor $(M,\tau)$. Under which condition on $x$, the iterates also $1+\sigma(x)+\cdots+\sigma^{n}(x)$ are ...
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Ultrapower of an ultrapower of von Neumann algebras
Let $M$ be a $\mathrm{II}_1$ factor, fix a ultrafilter $\omega$, we know the ultrapower $M^{\omega}$, is again $\mathrm{II}_1$ factor. The question is that what is the ultrapower of $M^{\omega}$, i.e.,...
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On mixing and weak mixing subalgebras of finite von Neumann algebras
Let $M$ be a full $\mathrm{II}_1$ factor. Consider mixing and weak mixing subfactors $B$ and $C$ of $M$. Are $B$ and $C$ full?
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Property gamma for type III factors
I am struggling to find a definition which uses centralizing sequences for property gamma in type III factors?
If $M$ is type $\mathrm{III}$ factor, what is the exact definition of property gamma ...
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On crossed product of L^{P} spaces
Let $M$ be a von Neumann algebra with faithful normal state $\varphi$, and $G$ be a group action on $M$ preserving $\varphi$. Then is it true
\begin{align*}
L^{p}(M\rtimes G, \varphi^{M\rtimes G})\...
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On prime factors
Let $M$ be a prime $\mathrm{II}_1$ factor. Let $N$ be a non hyperfinite finite index subfactor $N$, is $N$ prime factor?
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Abstract characterization of group von Neumann algebra (II1 factor)
The group von Neumann algebra $L\Gamma$ is a factor if and only if the group $\Gamma$ is ICC (i.e. infinite conjugacy class property). Moreover if $\Gamma$ is nontrivial then $L\Gamma$ is a $\mathrm{...
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Finite index subfactors of hyperfinite type $\mathrm{III}_{\lambda}$ factors
Let $M$ be a hyperfinite type $\mathrm{III}_\lambda$ factor. $N$ be a finite index type $\mathrm{III}$ subfactor, is it true $N$ is hyperfinite type $\mathrm{III}_{\lambda}$?
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On an application dominated convergence theorem in vN algebras
$M$ be a $\mathrm{II}_{1}$ factor equipped with the faithful normal trace $\tau$ in the standard form. Let $\tau(Jx'J\eta)=0,\forall x' \in M'$ and fixed $\eta$ in $L^{1}(M,\tau)$. Is it true $\eta=0$?...
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On $L^{1}(M',\tau')$
Let $M$ be a $\mathrm{II}_{1}$ factor with the faithful trace $\tau$ in standard form. Suppose $\tau'(x')=\tau(Jx'^{*}J)$. If we complete $M$ with $\|\cdot\|_{1}$ norm, i.e., $\|x\|_{1}=\tau(|x|)$, ...
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On existence of property gamma of C star simple group von Neumann algebra
We call a finite vN algebra $M$ with trace $\tau$ has property Gamma iff there exist unitary $u_{n}\rightarrow 0$ weakly and $\|xu_{n}-u_{n}x\|\rightarrow 0$. My question can we have C*-simple ...
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Is this representation of Go (game) irreducible?
This post is freely inspired by the basic rules of Go (game), usually played on a $19 \times 19$ grid graph.
Consider the $\mathbb{Z}^2$ grid. We can assign to each vertex a state "black" ($b$), "...
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On relative commutant inside crossed product
Let $G$ be a discrete group acting on vN algebra $M$ in standard form. My question what is relative commutant of $M$ and $L(G)$ infact what is $M'\cap (M\rtimes G)$ and $L(G)'\cap(M\rtimes G)$?
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On existence of certain operators in von Neumann algebra
Let $M\subset B(\mathcal{H})$ be an infinite dimensional vN algebra in standard form. Fix $\xi\neq 0 \in \mathcal{H}$, does there exist $M\ni x_{\xi}\neq I$ such that $x_{\xi}(\xi)=\xi$?
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On analogue of ratio in operator algebras
For functions spaces we have ratio of two functions namley $\frac{f}{g}$, Can ratio of two operators in von Neumann algebra make sense? If at all it makes sense, what will be the proper definition of ...
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Odometer actions of groups
If a group $G$ acts on a Cantor set $(X,\mu)$ by odometers, my question is: what is the explicit automorphism $\alpha_{g}$ for the extended Koopman action on $L^{\infty}(X,\mu)$, for $g$ $\in$ $G$? I ...
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On examples of action of C-star simple group on von Neumann algebra
Can there exist a faithful action of a $C^{*}$-simple group $G$ on a von Neumann algebra $(M,\varphi)$ equipped with faithful normal state $\varphi$ such that action preserves the state $\varphi$ and ...
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Noncommutative analogue of Radon-Nikodym derivative
Let $\mathcal M$ be a noncommutative probability space i.e. there is a trace $\tau$ on $\mathcal M$ such that it is normal, faithful and $\tau(1)=1.$ Let $\tau_1$ be another normal trace on $\mathcal ...
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A certain class of representations
Let $g$ be a non-identity element in a torsion-free amenable group, does there exist a finite-dimensional unitary representation $\pi$ with $\pi(g)\neq 1$?
(The word "finite-dimensional" was ...
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Converegence of modulus in nocommutative $L_p$-spaces
Let $1\leq p<\infty.$ Let $\mathcal M$ be a von Neumann algebra equipped with a normal semifinite faithful trace $\tau.$ Let $L_p(\mathcal M,\tau)$ be the associated noncommutative $L_p$-space. Let ...
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type III$_1$ states
Given a von Neumann algebra that is a type III$_1$ factor with the state $\omega$ and any $\epsilon>0$ is it always possible to find a projection or a partial isometry in the algebra such that its ...
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Extending $C^*$-norms from $*$-subalgebras
Let $A$ be a unital $*$-algebra, and $B$ a unital $*$-subalgebra of $A$. In addition, assume that there exists a $B$-$B$-sub-bimodule $C \subset A$, such that
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On standard form of corners
Let $(M, \tau)$ be a $\mathrm{II_{1}}$ factor equipped with the faithful normal tracial state $\tau$ acts on $L^{2}(M,\tau)$ is in standard form. The question is: if we consider vN algebras $PMP(P\in ...
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Normal $*$-homomorphism
Let $\pi:\mathscr M\to\mathscr M$ be a normal $*$-homomorphism between a von Neumann algebra $\mathscr M.$ Assume $\mathscr M$ has a normal semifinite faithful trace. Does $\pi$ extend as a bounded ...
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What does it mean for a category to admit direct integrals?
Given an infinite countable group $G$, the category of unitary representations of $G$ admits direct integrals.
Namely, given a measure space $(X,\mu)$ and a measurable family of unitary $G$-reps $(H_x)...
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Extension of trace on von Neumann subalgebra
Let $R$ be a finite von Neumann algebra and $S$ be a von Neumann subalgebra of $R$. Does every normal tracial state on $S$ extend to a normal tracial state on $R$?
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Type III factor representation
Does there exist any theorem which permits, under suitable hypotheses, to represent a particular complete orthomodular lattice as the projection lattice of a Type III von Neumann factor?
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Separability of von Neumann algebra
In a lecture note, from where I am studying theory of von Neumann algebras, the author has commented that the following are equivalent. Let $A$ be a von Neumann algebra.
$A$ is SOT separable.
$A$ is ...
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On a doubt on spectral measure on Gelfand spectrum
In the lecture notes of Peterson https://math.vanderbilt.edu/peters10/teaching/spring2013/vonNeumannAlgebras.pdf he proves the following theorem
THEOREM 2.7.5: Let $\mathcal H$ be a Hilbert space and $...
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Equivalence of $\sigma$-weak topology to another topology
Let $\mathcal H$ be a Hilbert space. Define a topology $\tau_1$ on $B(\mathcal H)$ by the family of seminorms $x\mapsto |Tr(xa)|,$ $a\in L^1(B(\mathcal H)).$ Here $B(\mathcal H)$ denotes the set of ...
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